Reviews tagging 'Animal death'

Kitchens of the Great Midwest by J. Ryan Stradal

2 reviews

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

angelaf's review against another edition

dark sad medium-paced

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

2.0

 Meh . . . I really only enjoyed about 50 pages near the end of the book. The tone of the rest of the book just wasn't for me. It felt too harsh and edgy, neither of which I particularly enjoy. However, I did find the food portions of the book enjoyable, and I also rooted for Eva. It was great to see her succeed in the end. Read if you enjoy: foodie books, interlocking short stories, edgy tone, characters who triumph over challenging circumstances 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Drug abuse, and Drug use

Moderate: Death of parent

a lot of gratuitous language