Reviews tagging 'Cursing'

Keskilännen keittiöt by J. Ryan Stradal

6 reviews

bearybooky's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Unique and interesting way to tell the story. Unfortunately the unceasing graphic language in several characters chapters took away a star for me. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, and Abandonment

Moderate: Chronic illness, Drug abuse, Drug use, Infidelity, Death of parent, and Classism

Minor: Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, and Pregnancy

katelynprice's review against another edition

funny hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent and Abandonment

Moderate: Bullying and Cursing

Minor: Animal death, Cancer, Infidelity, Vomit, Car accident, Abortion, and Pregnancy

almostelle's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny inspiring reflective relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

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Content Warnings

Minor: Animal death, Body shaming, Bullying, Cursing, Drug use, Fatphobia, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Vomit, Grief, Religious bigotry, Car accident, Abortion, Death of parent, and Pregnancy

kgb20's review against another edition

funny inspiring mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Loved this book!! It was written in an interesting format where you are learning about the main character through the stories of other people. From birth to adult you get to see how different interactions impacted the character and made her into the person she is. Cute narratives and engaging plot. 

Want to find other books like this one!

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Content Warnings

Minor: Cursing, Drug abuse, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, and Alcohol

sleeson's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Cursing, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Alcohol

Minor: Drug use, Infidelity, and Terminal illness

aimzthereader's review against another edition

lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

JRyan Stradal writes amazing books and especially has a strength of writing real, stong female characters which is amazing coming from a man. The layout of this book was very unique because each chapter was its own shot story and it was centered aound a specific food dish, but most of the stories had a common thead (Eva) throughout. 

Dont read this book on an empty stomach because OMG the way food is described is drool worthy. I really enjoyed all the characters, story lines and the writing style. My favorite chapter had to be the last one fo sure but Pat's bars chapter was suberb as well. I found myself grrowing bored on the 1-2 chapters that had  the male gaze but I bet that is saying more about me than the bool itself. 

I would recommend this book to anyone who likes contemporary fiction, enjoys reading stories that feel VERY real and relatable, enjoys food, and/or is looking for more fiction with stronger female representation. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing

Moderate: Addiction, Vomit, Abortion, Death of parent, and Pregnancy