A review by armlesscarl
Mastering the Art of Soviet Cooking: A Memoir of Food and Longing by Anya von Bremzen

3.0

Overall, I enjoyed the discussion of Russian history intertwined with personal and familial experiences. While food played a large role in the author’s life, that feeling did not come across in this book. 80% of this book is a description of Russian history and while I enjoy learning about it, it wasn’t my expectation of reading this book. The way the book begins is not how the book continues. Do not expect consistency in stories or chronology. If you enjoy Russian history, I recommend this book, but do not anticipate a lot of food in the way this book is described.