Teresa H. (WarEagle78) reviewed Garlic and Sapphires : The Secret Life of a Critic in Disguise on + 337 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 12
Absolutely wonderful. When Reichl agrees to become the restaurant critic for the NY Times, she has no idea how her life will change. Forced into disguises to see how the non-celebrity actually experiences a restaurant the story becomes unexpectedly analytical. But the gustatorial experiences are more than you can possibly imagine. Reichl brings the food to life, and we share her delight in the exquisite and her dismay at the meals that are hype with nothing to appreciate. She even includes recipes! I found myself wishing this book would go on and on.
Susan O. (susiepie) reviewed Garlic and Sapphires : The Secret Life of a Critic in Disguise on + 40 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 12
Fois gras, anyone? She seemed to eat a lot of that in this book. I enjoyed her lovely descriptions of the foods she sampled at New York's finest (and not so fine) restaurants. Her disguises were mostly funny, but sometimes poignant. The book has a really nice ending, too.
Audrey A. (AudreyA) reviewed Garlic and Sapphires : The Secret Life of a Critic in Disguise on + 84 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 12
Reichl has a flair for words and for description that makes this a wonderful read. She gives equal attention to people and food and brings everything together. Her stories and her personal development are alternately funny, sad, and sweet and a joy to read.
R B. reviewed Garlic and Sapphires : The Secret Life of a Critic in Disguise on + 203 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 5
What a fun read! Ms. Reichl comes across as a truly human person while describing the most sensuous sounding food.
Helpful Score: 4
Very enjoyable light read about Reichl's stint as food critic for the New York Times. Interesting insights into both the restaurant world and journalism. I loaned this to a friend who has been working her way through the recipes...the chocolate cake was quite good.
