Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

Keskilännen keittiöt by J. Ryan Stradal

15 reviews

gerikrempa1's review against another edition

emotional funny informative inspiring lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

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

4.5

This was so good so charming takes place in Midwest mainly Minnesota. Foodies abound and there’s even recipes. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment

Moderate: Addiction and Death of parent

Minor: Animal death and Cancer

mayavd's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

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

5.0

This book felt so homey to me, an Iowan with family in Minnesota and Chicago who loves bars

I almost want to take away .25 stars for the 3ish descriptions of women’s bodies that were so very gross to me. One being calling his wife’s body “lumpy”

There were some narrators I really hated like Braque and the bars lady yet I loved to hear how their hating ass personalities fit into Evas life. 

The author did a nice job of incorporating poor families and poverty. You saw the judgement from outsiders but didn’t feel pushed to judge. Some people are poor, neutral fact. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Cancer, Eating disorder, Vomit, Abortion, Death of parent, and Classism

rebeccarudisill's review against another edition

4.0

More of a string of connecting short stories than a novel. Definitely at some points I wished for more of a specific person’s perspective, but overall the pacing was good. Eva, the connecting point of the story, was a likable main character. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent

mcdevimm's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent and Abandonment

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

lexa's review against another edition

4.5

I struggled a bit with the format and all the characters, but overall loved it. Recommended for readers who:
- are foodies+++ (don’t go in on an empty stomach)
- enjoy a series of interconnected people and stories

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal death, Cancer, Drug abuse, Drug use, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Alcohol

decie's review against another edition

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Sexual assault, Vomit, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Death of parent and Abandonment

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

annaledbetter's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful informative reflective sad medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Fatphobia, and Death of parent

Minor: Drug abuse, Drug use, Infidelity, Car accident, Abortion, and Abandonment