Kitchens of the Great Midwest by J. Ryan Stradal

Kitchens of the Great Midwest

J. Ryan Stradal

400 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary lighthearted fast-paced

Description

Who is Eva Thorvald?To her single father, a chef, she's a pint-sized recipe tester and the love of his life. To the chilli chowdown contestants of Cook County, Illinois, she's a fire-eating demon. To the fashionable foodie goddess of supper clubs,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,273 reviews

Moods

emotional 60%
lighthearted 45%
reflective 44%
funny 37%
hopeful 33%
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: 78% | 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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