Reviews tagging 'Animal death'

Kitchens of the Great Midwest by J. Ryan Stradal

5 reviews

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. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment

Moderate: Addiction and Death of parent

Minor: Animal death and Cancer

katelynprice's review against another edition

funny hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent and Abandonment

Moderate: Bullying and Cursing

Minor: Animal death, Cancer, Infidelity, Vomit, Car accident, Abortion, and Pregnancy

almostelle's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny inspiring reflective relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

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Content Warnings

Minor: Animal death, Body shaming, Bullying, Cursing, Drug use, Fatphobia, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Vomit, Grief, Religious bigotry, Car accident, Abortion, Death of parent, and Pregnancy

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

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