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Kitchens of the Great Midwest by J. Ryan Stradal

7 reviews

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. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Cancer, Eating disorder, Vomit, Abortion, Death of parent, and Classism

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

sfsonja's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Minor: Abortion and Pregnancy

jonilouise3's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-paced

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

3.0

I liked some of the characters but wish there would’ve been more development (only one chapter per supporting character). Too much detail on some bodily functions for my liking. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Vomit and Abortion

annaledbetter's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful informative reflective sad medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Fatphobia, and Death of parent

Minor: Drug abuse, Drug use, Infidelity, Car accident, Abortion, and Abandonment

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. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing

Moderate: Addiction, Vomit, Abortion, Death of parent, and Pregnancy