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vlreid's review
5.0
A delightful historical novel which details the lives of four women in rural England during World War II. They are in the midst of food rationing, trying their best to make tasty food for their families with the limited resources they are allowed. The four women enter a contest on BBC radio to see who can create the tastiest appetizer, main dish and dessert. The winner will be the next presenter on the Kitchen Front radio show. The book encompasses laughter, heartbreak, love, disappointment, personal struggles, friendship, and every emotion in between. Recipes are also included after each chapter, and the author has done extensive research to make the story and recipes historically accurate. All-in-all, a feel-good novel.
UPDATE: I just finished reading this book for the second time for one of my book clubs. I typically don't re-read a book for book club if I've read it before. I was planning on just lightly skimming it to re-familiarize myself with the plot and the characters. But once again, the story drew me in right away and I ended up reading it cover-to-cover. I think I enjoyed it even more the second time around! I loved how the four women ended up overcoming personal differences and working together; they were even more as a team than each of them were individually. I highly recommend this book!
Read more of my reviews at https://thegoodreader13.blogspot.com/.
UPDATE: I just finished reading this book for the second time for one of my book clubs. I typically don't re-read a book for book club if I've read it before. I was planning on just lightly skimming it to re-familiarize myself with the plot and the characters. But once again, the story drew me in right away and I ended up reading it cover-to-cover. I think I enjoyed it even more the second time around! I loved how the four women ended up overcoming personal differences and working together; they were even more as a team than each of them were individually. I highly recommend this book!
Read more of my reviews at https://thegoodreader13.blogspot.com/.
shewoe's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
karrama's review
4.0
When the Kitchen Front radio program needs a woman to be the face of the radio program, we see some stiff competition between women who already have history between them.
kelli_jean_'s review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
litatiger's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
slow-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? No
3.75
katievgood's review
4.0
Perfect light read. Set during WWII but offers a different perspective than most books set in that era.
hdelfino's review
5.0
Loved this book! How love shows thru the cooking of these strong willed women. All four coming from different backgrounds and childhood, how a war and their love for food United them.
sharic's review
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5