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Pros & Cons
Pros
I’m like the 50 millionth person to say it but here goes… this book is fantastic. This book has a lot of gravitas, sway, and swagger.
If a teacher and chef want to be ridiculously happy and good at their career, they need to dedicate themselves fully. I particularly enjoy when they candidly dish on their areas of expertise.
The self-deprecating humor and unvarnished truth delivery is a joy. Bourdain’s wit and sarcasm, his wonderful storytelling.
Cons
Pages are missing and it almost seems like it was two different versions of the book put together - pages are numbered on the right top with a particular text. After that the chapters become dull and repetitive. Very embarrassing for the gift giver, a... Read More
Highlights
Quality
I love the honesty the cooking details and the earthy vignettes of highend kitchen life
Bourdain comes across very likeable and relatable to anyone whos ever worked behind the kitchen door
I dont normally read this genre but fell down a rabbit hole and continued to fall
The down and dirty of the food industry is laid bare
Price
Great book in great shape at a great price
Shipping
It arrived safely at my house
Packaging/appearance
Came as stated it was and im super happy
But it’s pictured with the cover which i was expecting was not on the book when i rec’d my order
Competitiveness
My siblings have a similar story telling style to bourdain and so it was like getting to sit down with my family and hear their... Read More
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- Our engine has analyzed and discovered that 53.8% of the reviews are reliable.
- This product had a total of 23,218 reviews as of our last analysis date on Feb 27 2024.
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No matter how unsavory it may be it keeps the reader wanting more
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For me the hardest thing to get through was hearing or seeing anthony bourdain in my mind and knowing hes no longer here to share his gifts with the world
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I only wished the pieces tied together for a greater story
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I dont normally read this genre but fell down a rabbit hole and continued to fall
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If not you may still enjoy it but you’ll never truly get it
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Dont care if you work fast food at a hospital or if you just think youre a good cook at home
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He was so honest about the fact that he wasnt happy although he loved food and the challenges of the chefs life
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The food takes a second row seat to his own lifes story
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