Toast

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TinyGang · 30/12/2004 17:18

Has anyone read Toast by (I think) Nigel Slater?
I heard a glowing review on the radio the other day and wondered if any of you lovely MN bookworms would recommend this one.

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NotQuiteCockney · 30/12/2004 17:28

I thought it was ok. A bit odd ... he doesn't really get into his sexuality, although it's hinted at somewhat heavily. It's not really an autobiography in the normal sense. I enjoyed it, though.

hollybet · 30/12/2004 17:28

oh yes, loved it! I am a big Nigel fan anyway and really like the way he writes.

Highly highly recommended

lockets · 30/12/2004 17:29

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NotQuiteCockney · 30/12/2004 17:36

Yeah, it is quite bitty, lots of little scenes rather than a big story. I did enjoy it, I just somehow expected more or something. I guess I like his cooking better.

AMerryScot · 30/12/2004 18:34

I enjoyed it - it was very nostalgic about life in the 70s in general, as well as specifically about food.

The sexuality stuff was a bit weird - would have rather it wasn't in there.

Carla · 30/12/2004 18:44

Carla's sister here. We both loved it.

hoxtonchick · 30/12/2004 18:45

i really liked it, though found the very short chapters a bit irritating.

popsycal · 30/12/2004 19:06

i got it for xmas ans it is in my large 'to read; pile....

spacedonkey · 23/08/2005 14:55

Just finished this and I loved it. Highly recommended.

marthamoo · 23/08/2005 14:57

They do socks for only £50 too.

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