Very appealing ... Roberts isn’t exactly reinventing the chick-lit form ... But he writes with deep humor and authority about the food world and its inhabitants, and with humanity about the various appetites that drive his characters.
If Food Person were a menu item, it would be something like a BLT or mac and cheese: cozy, simple and fun ... It’s a fairly shallow pool, it must be noted. As glib and amusing as it is, Food Person doesn’t go especially deep on an emotional level ... We’re not meant to be surprised by Roberts’ novel, which is as cozy and familiar as a grilled cheese sandwich.
Even readers who don’t know a branzino from bearnaise will find plenty to enjoy here, from the colorful secondary characters to the zippy plot. A debut novel that dishes up one of the most delectable ingredients of all: fun.
Rollicking ... A few of the plot beats are implausible and silly, but a tragic third act hits hard. Roberts’s breezy and zany dramedy offers a fun take on the joy and business of cooking.
