Food Person

by Adam Roberts
Food Person cover
Good Books rating 3.4
Contemporary Fiction
Technical
  • ID: 3900
  • Added: 2025-10-20
  • Updated: 2025-10-20
  • ISBN: 9781804954485
  • Publisher: Random House
  • Published: 2025-07-03
  • Reviews: 3

When Isabella Pasternack loses her job at a digital food magazine, she takes on a thankless task: ghostwriting a cookbook for Molly Babcock, a once-beloved actress trying to rebuild her career. Isabella's journey is filled with humor, heart, and a cast of eccentric characters, including her acerbic roommate and a handsome chef love interest. As she navigates Molly's inconsistencies and her own personal growth, Isabella discovers the beauty of community and the importance of forging her own path. 'Food Person' is a delightful blend of comedy and heart, exploring themes of self-discovery and the power of food to bring people together. With its richly comedic and slyly satirical tone, this novel is a savory meal of a debut that will leave readers hungry for more.

Reviews
Goodreads · 2025-10-20
excellent 3.70

The book is praised for its perfect balance of emotional depth and engaging narrative. It is a must-read for foodies, though it's surprising there aren't more glowing reviews.

This reviewer absolutely loved the book, highlighting its perfect balance of emotional depth and engaging narrative. They were surprised by the lack of widespread acclaim for a book they found so compelling. The reviewer devoured it, suggesting it's a must-read for anyone passionate about food. They appreciated the intricate details and the way the story flows, making it a truly enjoyable read.

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    Foodies will not want to miss this one and I'm shocked I haven't seen more glowing reviews.

    I devoured it and thought there was a perfect balance of emotional ...

    The narrative flows like butter

The Wall Street Journal · 2025-05-21
great 4.00

The novel is a tale of recipes and romance, offering a second chance to a culinary writer's career. It's a delightful mix of food and personal growth.

The reviewer found the novel to be a charming tale of recipes and romance, highlighting how it gives a culinary writer a second chance at success. They appreciated the blend of food and personal growth, making it a delightful read. The story is engaging and offers a unique perspective on the food world, making it a standout in contemporary fiction.

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    A culinary writer's career gets a second chance thanks to an egotistical celebrity in Adam Roberts's tale of recipes and romance.

    Adam Roberts's tale of recipes and romance.

    A delightful mix of food and personal growth.

It's Either Sadness or Euphoria · 2025-04-22
mixed 2.50

While the food descriptions and industry gossip were well-done, the plot and main characters fell short of expectations. The novel has its strengths but could have been stronger overall.

This reviewer appreciated the detailed food descriptions and industry gossip, finding them to be well-crafted aspects of the novel. However, they felt that the plot and main characters did not live up to their expectations. The reviewer acknowledged the book's strengths but wished for a more compelling narrative and deeper character development to make it truly stand out.

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    And while the food descriptions and industry gossip was on point, the plot itself wasn't as strong as I had hoped

    the plot and main characters fell short of expectations.

    The novel has its strengths but could have been stronger overall.

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