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A review by burnedstory
Heartburn by Nora Ephron
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.75
I know this book is very old (it's older than Taylor Swift damn it) but the homophobia and racism in it (very little) had me woah. To me this book is just a white,privileged woman whining for about 200 pages.
Now about the good things, this book ties food and life very nicely, brings to light how our different phases in life are described by food. The writing is witty and smart, not boring. Hated every single character.
The last few chapters are overwhelming emotionally but that's perfectly in sync with what the character was feeling at that time.
Can definitely see the allure of this book back when it was released but honestly can that woman stop complaining about every damn thing.
Just listen the audiobook, hopefully Meryl Streep narrating it will make you feel lest frustrated than reading it.
Now about the good things, this book ties food and life very nicely, brings to light how our different phases in life are described by food. The writing is witty and smart, not boring. Hated every single character.
The last few chapters are overwhelming emotionally but that's perfectly in sync with what the character was feeling at that time.
Can definitely see the allure of this book back when it was released but honestly can that woman stop complaining about every damn thing.
Just listen the audiobook, hopefully Meryl Streep narrating it will make you feel lest frustrated than reading it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity
Minor: Homophobia and Racism