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thebibutterfly's review against another edition
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
The most anticlimactic novel I’ve ever read. It’s boring, poorly edited (terribly abrupt transitions/more telling than showing), and the characters have no depth. Too many subplots/conflicting plot lines. No chemistry between characters, little on-screen relationship development.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Cancer, Panic attacks/disorders, Vomit, and Medical trauma
kdailyreads's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Cancer, Death, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Terminal illness, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Mass/school shootings, Medical trauma, Car accident, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Infidelity and Toxic relationship
Minor: Cursing, Infertility, Mental illness, Racism, Vomit, War, and Pandemic/Epidemic
amdawson's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence and Violence
Moderate: Death of parent and Abandonment
Minor: Cursing and Vomit
Iris crosses paths with a famous tv chef and his children while they’re in town for his wife’s funeral in her small hometown. Iris’ grandmother, part of the steadfast group of women who make food for every funeral in town, finds herself $30k in debt and the idea for a community cookbook takes the whole family and community to band together to save Esther’s home. Themes of ptsd, and the burdens family must bear for those they love are featured.
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