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

5.0

Fantastic, funny, fascinating, full of emotion - a wonderful idea, masterfully executed. This book looks at the political, historical, social and cultural changes that went over the Soviet Union during the 20th century (and the early 21st century), by following the changes in Russian food culture and offering an engaging family story - that of the author's. Bremzen is an expert on food, certainly, but is also a first-rate storyteller. She created here an unforgettable read that will make you laugh and cry, and very, very hungry.