While Len and I were on vacation in Arizona, we checked out the local Deseret Industries store and I happened to find this book. I've enjoyed Reichl's autobiographical books and so I thought I would enjoy this one as well. I did! Although I have to say it was a little disappointing to find the characters and situations rather trite and predictable. It was the perfect vacation read, however, because it was purely enjoyable fluff without any depth and not much pain. And sprinkled throughout is the constant connection with various foods and dishes which is always fun for a foodie! Just before we came to Arizona, my friend Mary gave me some herbal tea that is Ruth Reichl's tea somehow?! I didn't read the label any too carefully. Now my dilemma is, do I give it to Mary or Sierra to read first??!!!
One thing besides the food that I enjoyed was the description of life in New York. I always enjoy urban settings that focus on the exciting parts of that life, with all of its opportunities and beauties and interesting shops, restaurants, and people. This book has that appeal as well.
The characters are pretty one-dimensional and the plot is predictable, but there is some intrigue with figuring out some of the clues hidden in the unfolding of the story. No basis in reality but sort of fun. Also, I enjoyed some of the descriptions of life during World War II and found them fresh and informative. Not a bad start for a first-time novelist!
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