Review of The Art of Entertaining

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[Following is a volunteer review of "The Art of Entertaining" by Maggie Fleming.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Did you know that as a party host, there are things you need to do if you want your guests to attend every other party that you organise? Did you also know that there are certain things you need to do when invited to a party? What if you wanted to be invited to another party by the same host? The answers to these questions are in The Art of Entertaining by Maggie Fleming.

This five-chapter book provides concise information about party etiquette, better referred to as a guide to hospitality, food, decor and more. In this book, Maggie carefully, with illustrations and images, explains each party and the dos and don'ts for organisers and guests based on her experiences organising and attending parties. The author also gave some invaluable tips about caring for our dogs before and during various parties if we have to take them along.

However, what I enjoyed most about this book is the simple language adopted by the author and the visually stunning images of mouth-watering dishes, drinks, and beautiful decorations appropriate for each party. It made each page feel like a source of inspiration for party hosts looking for memorable events to create. It also added to my overall comprehension and made my reading time relaxing. Unlike some party-planning books which suggest expensive setups, Maggie suggested practical and applicable tips that anyone can execute without feeling overwhelmed.

Again, the suggestions on the adaptability and modification of themes, menus and decorations that suit different events is a major strength that I discovered about this book. Lastly, I like the key takeaways beneath the pages, as it helps me quickly grasp key points or revisit important concepts without rereading the entire page.

If you ask what I dislike about this, I will tell you nothing except that I wish the author covered more events and parties in the book. However, this would not make me rate the book less than 5 out of 5 stars for its concise information, all-encompassing perspectives and appealing visual images. More so, no major typo was encountered throughout my reading, suggesting that the book was well-edited.

I, therefore, recommend The Art of Entertaining by Maggie Fleming to event planners, socialisers, and fun-seekers.

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The Art of Entertaining
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