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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.
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.
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.
Moderate: Addiction, Cancer, Eating disorder, Vomit, Abortion, Death of parent, and Classism
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
- are foodies+++ (don’t go in on an empty stomach)
- enjoy a series of interconnected people and stories
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal death, Cancer, Drug abuse, Drug use, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Alcohol
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.
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.
Graphic: Cursing
Moderate: Addiction, Vomit, Abortion, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
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