416 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781398502222
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK
Publication date: 26 October 2021
Description
Eliza Acton, despite having never before boiled an egg, became one of the world's most successful cookery writers. Her story is fascinating, uplifting and inspiring. With recipes that leap to life from the page, The Language of Food explores the e...
Community Reviews Summary of 71 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 46%
emotional 39%
hopeful 39%
inspiring 39%
reflective 35%
relaxing 28%
sad 17%
adventurous 14%
mysterious 14%
tense 3%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 62% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 15%Loveable characters?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Mental illness, Dementia, ClassismModerate
Sexism, Chronic illness, MisogynyMinor
Child death, Alcoholism, Emotional abuse
416 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781398502222
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK
Publication date: 26 October 2021
Description
Eliza Acton, despite having never before boiled an egg, became one of the world's most successful cookery writers. Her story is fascinating, uplifting and inspiring. With recipes that leap to life from the page, The Language of Food explores the e...
Community Reviews Summary of 71 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 46%
emotional 39%
hopeful 39%
inspiring 39%
reflective 35%
relaxing 28%
sad 17%
adventurous 14%
mysterious 14%
tense 3%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 62% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 15%Loveable characters?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Mental illness, Dementia, ClassismModerate
Sexism, Chronic illness, MisogynyMinor
Child death, Alcoholism, Emotional abuse