Julie is a talented writer and funny, but the content was a little boring and went on too long. I didn't think her excerps from Julia Child went well w/her book.

I could not stay focused, never could read more than 20 pages at one sitting, jumps around too much, no plot.

No one in our group cared much for this book. Among those who had seen the movie, the general consensus was that the movie was better. None of us really liked Julie. The writing was pretty good, though... (read more)

I really enjoyed this book. However, I've gotta say I like the movie better. Julie isn't very likable. It lends to great discussion from "who does this kind of thing" to "What was her pur... (read more)

An interesting idea, but I couldn't get into it.

I liked the book and would recommend it to book clubs. I was put off a bit by the language in the book- certainly not what Julia Child would have expected from a protege!! Overall the book was a fun... (read more)

I read this book and then saw the movie. I never say this but I actually liked the movie better. The main character in the book came across very whiny. I didn't like her character in the book - but... (read more)

This was a quick read but I liked Julie Powell a little less with every chapter. She was spoiled, crude, and self-pitying. By the time I read about her filthy feet I wanted to smack her and tell her... (read more)