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terranovanz's review against another edition
4.0
Angsty, foody memoirs are my thing. This goes on a shelf with Heartburn and Crying in HMart, although the focus here is more angst, less food. Ree writes introspectively about her marriage and it's messy breakdown, just hours before the first Covid lockdown, her dating and eventual self discovery during the pandemic. Her food and love for food shine, as does her mental health journey.
beclupton's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.0
elbelle23's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
ashmagoffin's review against another edition
The format of this book sold me. Cookbook, memoir and the journey of love through food, it was exactly what I wanted to read. However, I feel that the message of the book was lost in a stream of mediocre tinder dates which seemed to be the focus. The ending wrapped up in a rush which left me unsatisfied, I don't believe this book was purposefully written, maybe a half-baked story at this point. Ree wrote a beautiful Vogue article about this book, as it was outlined was the perfect medium for her writing, maybe it should have just remained as an article. The presentation of this book and the recipes were spot on but unfortunately these aren't key ingredients of a good memoir.
lillihayes's review against another edition
5.0
I listened to this as an audiobook and I just adored my time hearing Charlotte tell her story. There’s something special about a book being set in places you know. And all the mentions of restaurants, bars and spots in the Inner West that I know so well, combined with Ree’s way of storytelling made this feel like a story by a close friend.
The motif of food and baking as a means of staying grounded during stormy periods worked so well and was very relatable to me - food and cooking are often the places I seek solace when everything else is crumbling in my life.
Ree made me feel nostalgic for meals I’ve never even tasted, something I didn’t know possible.
The motif of food and baking as a means of staying grounded during stormy periods worked so well and was very relatable to me - food and cooking are often the places I seek solace when everything else is crumbling in my life.
Ree made me feel nostalgic for meals I’ve never even tasted, something I didn’t know possible.
maddison's review against another edition
3.0
A quick read that I devoured. By coincidence, I had just finished a different book on heartache and cooking before I picked this one up so the themes were top of my mind. I'm no chef - like, at all. I would love to be and this book did inspire me to experiment a little next time.
lauramorley's review against another edition
4.0
I liked this one so much more than I thought I would! Tender, moving and hunger-inducing. Might buy a hard copy so I have the recipes! Never wanted a boiled egg more.
readbyviola's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
4.25
I was so surprised how obsessed I became with this memoir????
The reason why it's not 5 stars is because I don't really understand what I am meant to get from this book. I know that books don't need to tell a morale per se, but i feel this memoir did set out to have a morale but it just did not land. I feel perhaps a memoir spanning a longer period of time or the author waiting more time to let their reflections more nuanced (the book mostly looks at the time 2020-2022) would have made this better. I can definitely see that the author is very good with words (I listened to the audiobook and it was great too!) so I am keen to potentially read their future books!
The reason why it's not 5 stars is because I don't really understand what I am meant to get from this book. I know that books don't need to tell a morale per se, but i feel this memoir did set out to have a morale but it just did not land. I feel perhaps a memoir spanning a longer period of time or the author waiting more time to let their reflections more nuanced (the book mostly looks at the time 2020-2022) would have made this better. I can definitely see that the author is very good with words (I listened to the audiobook and it was great too!) so I am keen to potentially read their future books!