Ashley B. (daredevilgirl013) reviewed America the Edible: A Hungry History, from Sea to Dining Sea on + 746 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
This book has totally changed my view on Adam and not for the better. In this book he is constantly talking about hooking up with women and romping around with them. Instead of talking about the food he's talking about the women he went out to dinner with (and then some) and the meals that they ate and then how they broke up. If I wanted to read a bad romance novel I would have. And somehow every place he went he had a "beautiful woman" on his arm. Also Adam cusses like a sailor. I would never have guessed him to be like this. Otherwise the book was poorly written and was nothing like the show. I figured he'd talk about the challenges that he ate at the restaurants, and what they were and past people who had tried them. Instead it was like, meh I just ate a turkey sandwich and it was good. Nothing like the show. Again highly disappointed and Adam has lost a fan. I hate it when I read books and discover a whole new side of a person.
Diana V. (IndianaDi) reviewed America the Edible: A Hungry History, from Sea to Dining Sea on + 31 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
This book is a total disappointment. On his show, Adam comes across as the ultimate likable guy, fascinated by America's culinary culture. Not so the book. In his OWN book, he presents himself as a foul mouthed, boozing womanizer, completely offensive.
Even more, the book is disjointed, badly written, and just plain boring. There are tiny little places where you get a hint of the kind of writer Adam could be. Unfortunately, they are few and far between. One chapter will be not bad, about the food he's discovered, and then the next is some weird attempt to go all Mickey Spillane. It's bizarre.
Overall, I got the impression that Adam was trying to convince us of how "cool" he is. Adam, honey, it totally backfired. Bet you'll see your book in the Dollar Store next week.
Even more, the book is disjointed, badly written, and just plain boring. There are tiny little places where you get a hint of the kind of writer Adam could be. Unfortunately, they are few and far between. One chapter will be not bad, about the food he's discovered, and then the next is some weird attempt to go all Mickey Spillane. It's bizarre.
Overall, I got the impression that Adam was trying to convince us of how "cool" he is. Adam, honey, it totally backfired. Bet you'll see your book in the Dollar Store next week.
Scott C. (waveofmutilation) reviewed America the Edible: A Hungry History, from Sea to Dining Sea on + 13 more book reviews
I always loved his show Man vs. Food and this did not disappoint me. His humor and his love for food were some of the best things in this book. Also, the banana pudding recipe was awesome.
Jackie S. (jamase83) reviewed America the Edible: A Hungry History, from Sea to Dining Sea on + 17 more book reviews
This book had me laughing out loud. The way the food is described is amazing. It makes you want to eat after each chapter.I also liked the historical aspect of it. It offers what each nationality brought to each city's cuisine's when they first arrived and tips on how and where to find good grub.
