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A review by feli_reads
Sourdough by Robin Sloan
adventurous
challenging
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Sourdough is a magical, energizing story that left me inspired, happy, and a little melancholic. Because Lois does the things I often wish I had the energy to do (like managing multiple businesses at once).
Robin Sloan’s writing is fluid and immersive, and the story strikes a great balance between cozy magical realism and the intense, inspiring energy of entrepreneurship.
What I loved most about Sourdough is how it weaves together so many of my favorite themes — creativity, resilience, technology, and entrepreneurship — all while capturing the magic of sourdough bread (which is a foreign world to me).
The idea of the dough being alive as a biosphere/ecosystem of bacteria and fungus felt both enchanting and thought-provoking. It even made me approach my own baking experiments with more care (and yes, I now talk to my dough).
As someone who has worked on startup and business projects even before becoming a full entrepreneur, I found Lois’s journey deeply relatable and inspiring. Her late-night focus and quiet determination to build something of her own reminded me of the intensity and joy of creating something from scratch — and doing it on your own terms.
I’d recommend this book to anyone who loves magical realism, is afraid to take the first step on a personal project, or simply wants a cozy story where a lot happens. It’s a perfect read for anyone who enjoys stories about creativity and personal growth.
And now, if you’ll excuse me, I need to check on my babka dough — it’s alive, after all! 🤗
Robin Sloan’s writing is fluid and immersive, and the story strikes a great balance between cozy magical realism and the intense, inspiring energy of entrepreneurship.
What I loved most about Sourdough is how it weaves together so many of my favorite themes — creativity, resilience, technology, and entrepreneurship — all while capturing the magic of sourdough bread (which is a foreign world to me).
The idea of the dough being alive as a biosphere/ecosystem of bacteria and fungus felt both enchanting and thought-provoking. It even made me approach my own baking experiments with more care (and yes, I now talk to my dough).
As someone who has worked on startup and business projects even before becoming a full entrepreneur, I found Lois’s journey deeply relatable and inspiring. Her late-night focus and quiet determination to build something of her own reminded me of the intensity and joy of creating something from scratch — and doing it on your own terms.
I’d recommend this book to anyone who loves magical realism, is afraid to take the first step on a personal project, or simply wants a cozy story where a lot happens. It’s a perfect read for anyone who enjoys stories about creativity and personal growth.
And now, if you’ll excuse me, I need to check on my babka dough — it’s alive, after all! 🤗