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A review by aimzthereader
Kitchens of the Great Midwest by J. Ryan Stradal
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.
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.
Graphic: Cursing
Moderate: Addiction, Vomit, Abortion, Death of parent, and Pregnancy