mackellis's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
It’s a first book
Not a lot happens in 300 pages
Not a lot happens in 300 pages
saltysiren's review against another edition
2.0
Seriously this book could have been great but honestly I got 70% through the book before it started getting "decent."
I am a fan of Bourdain's other works, but his fiction attempt seems consistently bland and nothing happens for a great deal of the book. Then suddenly something happens, and its over. Disappointing.
I am a fan of Bourdain's other works, but his fiction attempt seems consistently bland and nothing happens for a great deal of the book. Then suddenly something happens, and its over. Disappointing.
eluse9's review against another edition
3.0
not bad for a non writer. I loved the culinary throw ins. Some of the dialogue was poor, but the story was interesting.
mattcrane's review against another edition
3.0
Anthony Bourdain can be very descriptive, but this felt like a novel Anthony Bourdain would write. It’s like kitchen confidential had sex with A bad mafia movie.
Quick read.
Quick read.
happylilfaerie's review against another edition
mafia is lame, people who like mafia are lamer, stories about the mafia are the most boring fucking thing to exist
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Racial slurs, Homophobia, and Misogyny
mccarthymariat's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Hilarious and wacky. NYC chefs and mobsters. Such a treat. I miss Anthony Bourdain and it was so comforting to know his voice well enough to feel like he was reading it to me.
mikehuffman's review against another edition
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I knew bourdain could write but had pretty low expectations for his fiction. Pleasantly surprised. Fast paced, entertaining and downright funny at times; especially when he goes into ridiculous detail about cooking or kitchen equipment.