Kitchens of the Great Midwest by J. Ryan Stradal

Kitchens of the Great Midwest

J. Ryan Stradal

310 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary lighthearted fast-paced

Description

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Lager Queen of Minnesota, Kitchens of the Great Midwest is a novel about a young woman with a once-in-a-generation palate who becomes the iconic chef behind the country's most coveted dinner reserv...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,271 reviews

Moods

emotional 60%
lighthearted 45%
reflective 43%
funny 37%
hopeful 32%
inspiring 20%
sad 15%
relaxing 12%
adventurous 11%
informative 6%
mysterious 5%
dark 3%
challenging 2%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 23%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 77% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 55% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.89

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