youthgirlie's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
maribeau27's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
relaxing
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
jogarciareger's review against another edition
5.0
I could not put this book down! I loved it and was very sad to see it end. Don’t read this book on an empty stomach!
arielleavila's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
fast-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
3.75
jaz777's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
tense
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
4.25
bettyjward's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
marycollie16's review
2.0
This just didn't live up to the hype. I was bored halfway through and felt little empathy for Tess and her life. Is this a sign I'm done with coming of age stories in NYC? Have I read too many kitchen memoirs and pieces of fiction? I don't think so, but this was a snooze. I finished because I'm not a quitter, but I was surely disappointed. And to compare this to Kitchen Confidential? That's a disservice to Bourdain and his work.
janna710's review against another edition
4.0
Honestly very minimal plot and you weirdly learn very little about the main character, Tessa, but I found it to be engaging. Tessa is enthralled with her coworkers at the upscale restaurant she works at and relies on the restaurant as an anchor as she begins adulthood in New York City
cadeyladey's review against another edition
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
louisebowden's review against another edition
3.0
really like the messiness of it all but was kind of overwritten