Shannon K. (peche) reviewed I Loved, I Lost, I Made Spaghetti: A Memoir of Good Food and Bad Boyfriends on
Helpful Score: 2
I don't understand why this book was recommended by NPR and other media outlets. It is boring. I felt that I was listening to the dating woes of a not very interesting acquaintance. The book, and the woes, drag on far too long.
The author is most interesting when she is discussing subjects other than her love life. Her descriptions of her family and her search for the perfect apartment are lively and sincere.
The recipes are mostly variations of simple Italian dishes. Many of them have been 'adapted' from magazines and other authors' cookbooks. If the reader is really looking for recipes, the purchase of a good basic Italian cookbook would be a better choice. The cookbook would spare you the drama.
The author is most interesting when she is discussing subjects other than her love life. Her descriptions of her family and her search for the perfect apartment are lively and sincere.
The recipes are mostly variations of simple Italian dishes. Many of them have been 'adapted' from magazines and other authors' cookbooks. If the reader is really looking for recipes, the purchase of a good basic Italian cookbook would be a better choice. The cookbook would spare you the drama.
Lisa J. (axeljarrett) reviewed I Loved, I Lost, I Made Spaghetti: A Memoir of Good Food and Bad Boyfriends on + 31 more book reviews
An excellent book on dating and food. Giulia describes her boyfriends with a dash of recipes scattered throughout. As you find yourself seeing a little bit of your relationships through the author, you can cook yourself a wonderful meal.
