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.
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.
