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416 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781398502222
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK
Publication date: 03 February 2022
Description
Eliza Acton, despite having never before boiled an egg, became one of the world’s most successful cookery writers, revolutionizing cooking and cookbooks around the world. Her story is fascinating, uplifting and truly inspiring.Told in alternate vo...
Community Reviews Summary of 187 reviews
Moods
emotional 47%
inspiring 46%
reflective 44%
lighthearted 36%
hopeful 35%
relaxing 21%
sad 15%
mysterious 9%
adventurous 7%
funny 4%
challenging 1%
dark 1%
tense 1%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 64% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 71% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 72% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 5% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 42% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Mental illness, Dementia, ClassismModerate
Forced institutionalization, Death of parent, AntisemitismMinor
Child death, Alcoholism, Sexual assault
416 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781398502222
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK
Publication date: 03 February 2022
Description
Eliza Acton, despite having never before boiled an egg, became one of the world’s most successful cookery writers, revolutionizing cooking and cookbooks around the world. Her story is fascinating, uplifting and truly inspiring.Told in alternate vo...
Community Reviews Summary of 187 reviews
Moods
emotional 47%
inspiring 46%
reflective 44%
lighthearted 36%
hopeful 35%
relaxing 21%
sad 15%
mysterious 9%
adventurous 7%
funny 4%
challenging 1%
dark 1%
tense 1%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 64% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 71% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 72% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 5% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 42% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Mental illness, Dementia, ClassismModerate
Forced institutionalization, Death of parent, AntisemitismMinor
Child death, Alcoholism, Sexual assault