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"In a somewhat peripatetic collection dating from 1949, Fisher assigns one letter-subject to each chapter ("A is for dining Alone" ... "G is for Gluttony" ... "W is for Wanton") as a method of pleasantly passing the time with assorted anecdotes and recipes. This is not a high-falutin' selection -- included are such delicacies as Fried Egg Sandwiches and Milk Toast -- though there are some interesting remarks on romancing with food and the nature of bachelors and "monastic" dining (again, mostly male). The book closes with a lovely essay imagining The Perfect Dinner ... which has more to do with the company and setting than the actual victuals."
David Loftus, Resident Scholar
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Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Plot
Tone of book?
- upbeat
Time/era of story
- 1930's-1950's
Romance/Romance Problems
Yes
Kind of romance:
- seduction (yum!)
Culture clash?
- visiting a culture in other country
Is this an adult or child's book?
- Adult or Young Adult Book
Ethnic/regional/gender life
Yes
Main Character
Gender
- Female
Profession/status:
- writer
Age:
- 20's-30's
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Strong but gentle sense of humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- average physique
Setting
How much descriptions of surroundings?
- 4 ()
United States
Yes
The US:
- California
Europe
Yes
European country:
- England/UK
- France
Water?
Yes
Water:
- pleasure/love boat
City?
Yes
Farm/Ranch?
Yes
Style
Person
- mostly 1st
Sex in book?
Yes
What kind of sex:
- vague references
Amount of dialog
- little dialog
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