Sourdough Summary
Sloan, Robin

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Sourdough Overview

Sourdough by Robin Sloan is an urban fantasy novel that chronicles the early adulthood life of a programmer and baker, Lois Clary, after she stumbles upon a rare sourdough starter that changes her life. Throughout Lois’s adventures with her mysterious starter, she encounters various enigmatic characters, a secret society, and an incredible fusion between the world of technology and the culinary arts. This novel explores themes of mystery, loyalty and kinship, autonomy, nature versus technology, and overcoming obstacles.