Ugh. Part of me didn't even want to finish this. Julia is not a character I can even remotely relate to, mostly because I'm not an overprivileged, organic Nazi, who acts entitled. What is supposed to be a story about a mom who creates a business, struggles and makes it, is actually a story of someone who cares only about herself and her own needs. Pinneo's writing is laborious, as if she took a summer creative writing course and has now decided this is her calling. Two stars and that's pushing it. Cute book about a Brooklyn mother (Julia) who owns a company that makes healthy convenience food for kids. The books central conflict is that she is overworked and can't make the business profitable, so the reasons for having a company (flexibility, more time with her two young kids) do not apply as she tries to grow the company. The book was interesting in terms of watching her business struggles, but it was pretty light overall. Enjoyable, but not particularly realistic.
What do You think about De Kluts Kwijt (2012)?
I enjoyed this book very much. It had fun recipes to try and very wonderful characters
—Shannu82
I think the plot was good, but Julia was so unlikeable I couldn't get behind her.
—mellydao
average book about woman who starts an organic food line for kids. easy to read.
—wildman
#GREENMOMPROBLEMS: this book was just for me!
—mhutcherson96
