Customer reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars
4.3 out of 5
81 global ratings
5 star
56%
4 star
29%
3 star
8%
2 star
3%
1 star
5%
How are ratings calculated?
To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness.

Review this product

Top reviews

Top reviews from the United States

There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later.

jedanna
5.0 out of 5 stars THE FAMILY FRYING PAN IS IN THE TOP TEN BOOKS IV'E EVER READ.
Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2017
Verified Purchase
Hilariously funny, well written, as are all Bryce Courtenay's books. His books are relevant no matter what year you read them in. I read this book many years ago. My husband however is new to the wonderful Mr. Courtenay's book's, and is wonderfully surprised at what a wonderful author he has missed all these years. This book made me laugh at some stages so much, I had to clutch my stomach, as I laughed and literally rolled on the floor with tears raining down my cheeks. I had stiff stomach muscles the next day. Do read it, you will find it inspiring, hilariously funny, sad, courageous, poignant and so much more. It's just that kind of book.
Read more
Madtracy
5.0 out of 5 stars one of my favorite authors
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2020
Verified Purchase
The Family Frying Pan ties a group of people together who share their stories as the journey goes along. Very rich characters and the depth of the stories is impressive as always with a Bryce Courtenay book.
Read more
Michael J Hill
5.0 out of 5 stars A sequel to Fiddler on the Roof!!
Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2016
Verified Purchase
Perhaps the most enjoyable Bryce Courteney novel I have read. And that is saying a lot as I have enjoyed many of them. To thing it relates to real people and events made it even more interesting. A nice blend of fiction and non fiction told in a very easy to read form. You could consider it a sequel to Fiddler on the Roof !!
Read more
Mermer
5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful!
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2020
Verified Purchase
The Family Frying Pan delivered a smorgasbord of tasty stories. Even the unlikeliest hold truths.
It was a quick and enjoyable read.
Read more
Grant Gordon
5.0 out of 5 stars Inforgettable
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2017
Verified Purchase
This is a fabulous book! One everyone should read! This author is consistently great and this book is a star.
Read more
harvel
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2017
Verified Purchase
Excellent
Read more
tom milburn
1.0 out of 5 stars boring
Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2019
Verified Purchase
Just couldn't get into the flow of this book.
Read more
Louann H.
4.0 out of 5 stars Good read.
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2014
Verified Purchase
Not exactly a novel like Mr. Courtnay's other, but highly entertaining nevertheless. I very much enjoyed it although it was just not long enough! (I like my nice thick novels!)
Read more
See all reviews

Top reviews from other countries

margaret
4.0 out of 5 stars Not my favourite
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 27, 2019
Verified Purchase
Having read most of Bryce Courtenay books I was a little disappointed. It was ok but not my favourite.
Read more
Amazon Customer
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 21, 2017
Verified Purchase
a good book and enjoyable
Read more
Amazon Customer
1.0 out of 5 stars Would like someone to explain why the book was So Expencive
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 14, 2016
Verified Purchase
Didn't think it was worth paying £18.99 plus post for the book. Would like someone to explain why the book was So Expencive. Did enjoy the story
Read more
L W
5.0 out of 5 stars The Family Frying Pan
Reviewed in Canada on April 18, 2014
Verified Purchase
This book is based on a true story. The main character is the Family frying pan, which is in the care of Mrs. Moses. The story takes place in Russia,where the Jews are being killed just because the Cossacks feel like it.As the the group of people come together at night to make a meager meal in the frying pan they each take turns telling their story. Each chapter is different making it a great book if you can only read a chapter at a time.
Bryce Courtenay is my favourite author. Enjoy
Read more
Helen Branch
5.0 out of 5 stars I did enjoy this book
Reviewed in Australia on May 18, 2015
Verified Purchase
I did enjoy this book, but my daughter-in-law has the original, so I was a little disappointed that there were no recipies at the end of each chapter !
Read more
See all reviews