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By: WHAKA 011
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2025-04-23 14:36:26 |
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Fascinating documentary of food, life in a lonely house, and a boy's memories. |
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By: PALMN 018
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2024-08-21 11:46:22 |
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Mixed reaction. Some appreciated the writing style. |
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By: WAIKA 010
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2024-03-07 14:53:00 |
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Polarising. Read by all but enjoyed by half. Not sure how to feel about the author. Some felt a degree of exaggeration in many of the claims and recalls. |
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By: TAUR 034
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2023-07-17 11:43:58 |
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Our group described this book as an "average" read. Most found the author's story a bit too depressing! |
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By: WHANGA 003
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2023-07-17 11:43:01 |
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We were divided on whether we thought he had a particularly harsh childhood or not. It was easy reading, and our age group could identify with things in it. |
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By: WANAK 008
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2023-07-17 11:41:13 |
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Most enjoyed the easy read interwoven with amazing memories and food! Sad. I didn't enjoy it but was in the minority. |
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By: WANAK 015
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2023-07-17 11:39:56 |
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Divided - some absolutely loved this book and the issues it raised about his childhood. Foodies loved it too, but a few didn't enjoy it. |
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By: NGON 001
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2023-07-17 11:38:32 |
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Very good book for discussion. An English member recalled many of the food items he wrote of. It could have been a book of sadness but he managed his lonely childhood without bitterness. We all enjoyed this, but saddened he had a 'cold' upbringing. |
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By: WELL 022
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2023-07-17 11:34:14 |
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Everyone enjoyed it - food is a great subject that everyone seems to enjoy talking about. |
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By: ALEXA 001
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2023-07-17 11:30:27 |
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An overall lukewarm reception to the book. Some found it sad, others "bearable" or "readable". |
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By: AUCK 183
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2023-05-22 10:21:09 |
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Sad ending. Good discussion from the questions. |
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By: KATIK 010
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2023-02-09 12:28:11 |
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Interesting life story combined with food memories. |
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By: OAMAR 005
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2023-02-09 12:22:40 |
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Very interesting, liked the connection with memories of childhood reflected through food. |
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By: AUCK 353
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2021-11-01 14:44:23 |
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The whole group loved it; some of us focused on food nostalgia and some on the story of Nigel's life - both of which he writes about so well. |
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By: CHCH 050
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2019-08-09 14:10:25 |
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Members generally enjoyed this book. Lots of discussion and the notes were good. |
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By: NAP 016
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2019-08-09 13:32:53 |
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A very understated story tinged with pathos. The group decided on reflection that there was a lot more depth than seen at first glance. A lively discussion - lots of memories. |
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By: MATAM 004
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2019-08-09 13:29:02 |
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Interesting and very cleverly written. A candid report of growing from childhood to adulthood. |
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By: DUNED 067
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2019-08-09 13:28:03 |
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We all really enjoyed reading the book and were impressed by the writing style - the interweaving of the author's life story and food! |
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By: MAST 007
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2019-08-09 13:26:35 |
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A pleasant light read. |
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By: BRIGHT 001
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2019-08-09 13:25:21 |
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We all loved it - very nostalgic. |
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By: FEILD 001
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2019-08-09 13:24:44 |
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All members decided this was an excellent 'discussion' book - skilfully written and many issues raised. |
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