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yeoldeeclair's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Lesbophobia, Homophobia, and Racism
rxbynelena's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The intro is iconic. Made me laugh out loud
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia and Ableism
kellyhar's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
fast-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? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity and Homophobia
Moderate: Misogyny and Racism
taylorbrooke's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Lesbophobia, Infidelity, and Homophobia
femme_en_feu's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
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? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Minor: Racism and Homophobia
breakablecatepillar's review against another edition
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism, Homophobia, and Racial slurs
minaegg's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia, Racism, and Gun violence
Heartfelt and humorous. Some aspects of novel don’t age very well - any characters with marginalized identities (who are only very briefly mentioned) are made into caricatures of themselves. Overall quick and enjoyable read. Good vacation book. Audio book with Meryl Streep narrating is recommended.mburdi's review against another edition
dark
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Pregnancy, Medical trauma, Lesbophobia, and Fatphobia
arcadering's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia and Infidelity
cytipton's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Look, Meryl Streep narrates this book, and I would listen to Ms. Streep read the telephone book so I reccomend this book on that alone. It is also a charming and entertaining book in its own right. That said keep in mind that it was published in 1983 and thus has some very not PC commentary. Definitely has some racist, homophobic, misogynistic and elitist flavors at moments. Still I enjoyed the pacing and uncomfortable premise - cookbook author/memoir - and was intrigued that this is also apparently a somewhat autobiographical novel for Ms. Ephron.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infidelity
Minor: Racial slurs, Misogyny, and Homophobia