The Art of Fermentation: An In-Depth Exploration of Essential Concepts and Processes from Around the World

by Sandor Ellix Katz
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  • Added: 2025-10-23
  • Updated: 2025-10-24
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wildfermentation.com · Unknown · 2025-10-24
powerful 5.00

The reviewer found 'Life As We Knew It' by Susan Beth Pfeffer to be a gripping survival tale that kept them up until 3 AM. The book's tension and character development made it a powerful and thought-provoking read.

The reviewer was completely engrossed by 'Life As We Knew It', describing it as a read-in-one-sitting experience. They appreciated the book's tension and character development, which made it a powerful and thought-provoking read. The reviewer found the survival tale to be more compelling than the science fiction elements, and they were particularly impressed by the way the book made them care about Miranda's family. They also noted that the book will make readers appreciate what they have and think about the consequences of a global disaster. Overall, the reviewer highly recommends this book.

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    This book will make you appreciate what you have.

    This book will make you care about Miranda’s family.

    This book will keep you 100% entertained.

souschef.co.uk · Unknown · 2025-10-24
intriguing 3.00

The book is a light read about a world-ending scenario caused by an asteroid hitting the moon. The main character, Miranda, records her family's struggle to survive in a journal, focusing on their hope and resilience.

The book is a light read about a world-ending scenario caused by an asteroid hitting the moon. The main character, Miranda, records her family's struggle to survive in a journal, focusing on their hope and resilience. The science behind the scenario is dodgy, but the book is aimed at a younger audience who might enjoy the thrill of an end-of-the-world story. The political and religious views expressed in the book are mild and not overly preachy, making it an accessible read for a broad audience.

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    OMG! Like, the world is totally ending and it like, totally sucks!

    The science is pretty dodgy (the author admits [here](http://susanbethpfeffer.blogspot.com/2008/07/science-of-life-as-we-knew-it-and-dead.html) that she pretty much just handwaved it -- "All the science in LAWKI/d&g is consequence based")

    Seriously, one of the complaints in negative reviews is that the main character's mother is obviously a liberal and keeps bashing the President -- who is not named in the book, nor is his party, but it's obviously George Bush -- and that the Christians in the book are basically batshit.

rawliving.co.uk · Unknown · 2024-06-03
mixed 3.50

Readers found the book engaging and immersive, with some praising its suspenseful nature and emotional impact. However, others criticized it for inaccuracies and the author's political views overshadowing the story.

The book received a mix of positive and critical reviews. Many readers were drawn into the story, feeling as if they were experiencing the events alongside the characters. The suspenseful nature of the book kept readers on edge, and the emotional impact was significant for some. However, several readers pointed out inaccuracies in the plot, particularly regarding the availability of water in a post-apocalyptic scenario. Additionally, some felt that the author's political and religious views were too prominently featured, detracting from the overall narrative. The characters were also criticized for being stereotypical and not fully believable. Despite these criticisms, the book was generally enjoyed by younger readers, particularly those in middle school.

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    Amazing. I got totally sucked into the book. There would be moments where I would be freezing cold, despite the eighty degree weather, simply because in the book it was cold.

    Gripping, scary. The story is so well told, so scary, that I welcomed the lighter moments when the author takes little humorous potshots at the present administration.

    I was intrigued with the idea of the moon being thrown off of its orbit by a meteor, but disappointed in what the author chose to highlight regarding humanity.

goodreads.com · Unknown · 2012-05-15
unsettling 4.00

The reviewer found 'Life As We Knew It' deeply unsettling and psychologically disturbing, with a slow-moving apocalypse that feels all too plausible. They appreciated Miranda's character growth and the book's timeliness, but cautioned that it might be too intense for younger readers or those with anxiety.

The reviewer recently reread 'Life As We Knew It' by Susan Beth Pfeffer, a book they first read as a teenager. They found the story, told through the diary entries of 16-year-old Miranda, to be deeply unsettling and psychologically disturbing. The slow-moving apocalypse, triggered by an asteroid hitting the moon, feels all too plausible, with natural disasters and societal collapse unfolding gradually. The reviewer was particularly struck by Miranda's character growth, from a selfish teenager to a selfless young woman. They also noted the book's timeliness, drawing parallels to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, they cautioned that the book might be too intense for younger readers or those with anxiety, as it can be quite dark and might give you nightmares.

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    It’s deeply, deeply unsettling — one of the most psychologically disturbing stories I’ve ever read.

    This isn’t a sudden societal collapse. It’s a slow moving catastrophe that unfolds one day at a time.

    It’s also an incredibly timely read, one I would recommend to anyone — save for younger kids with anxiety like me. It might give you nightmares. Especially right now.

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