What is the author's tone in Tender at the Bone: Growing Up at the Table by Ruth Reichl?

The tone is subjective, with Ruth Reichl's opinions shining through. Reichl does not attempt to be even-handed or to tell both sides of the story. This is her memoir and it focuses on her point of view. Many parts of the book are humorous, including descriptions of Mother's preparations for the ill-fated engagement party. Many of the scenes from the collectively-owned restaurant The Swallow are hilarious, as cooks fling accusations about making gallons of unsalable Indonesian Fish Soup at each other.