A Certain Hunger
A Certain Hunger by Chelsea G. Summers, published by Unnamed Press in 2020, is a 254-page work that delves into the life of food critic Dorothy Daniels. With a sharp intellect and a passion for culinary arts, Dorothy navigates her career and personal life, balancing her love for food and sex while traveling between Manhattan and Italy. As she recounts her journey from a seemingly idyllic childhood to a pivotal moment of violence, the narrative explores the complexities of her character and the darker aspects of her desires.
Readers will find a blend of satire and psychological insight as the story critiques early foodie culture and examines gender definitions. The book presents Dorothy as a uniquely compelling figure, embracing her individuality and superiority in a world that often seeks to define her. Through its engaging storytelling, A Certain Hunger offers a fresh perspective on the intersections of food, identity, and morality, making it a notable addition to contemporary fiction.
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One of Vanity Fair‘s Books That Will Get You Through This Winter
“One of the most uniquely fun and campily gory books in my recent memory… A Certain Hunger has the voice of a hard-boiled detective novel, as if metaphor-happy Raymond Chandler handed the reins over to the sexed-up femme fatale and really let her fly.” —The New York Times
Food critic Dorothy Daniels loves what she does. Discerning, meticulous, and very, very smart, Dorothy’s clear mastery of the culinary arts make it likely that she could, on any given night, whip up a more inspired dish than any one of the chefs she writes about. Dorothy loves sex as much as she loves food, and while she has struggled to find a long-term partner that can keep up with her, she makes the best of her single life, frequently traveling from Manhattan to Italy for a taste of both.
But there is something within Dorothy that’s different from everyone else, and having suppressed it long enough, she starts to embrace what makes Dorothy uniquely, terrifyingly herself. Recounting her life from a seemingly idyllic farm-to-table childhood, the heights of her career, to the moment she plunges an ice pick into a man’s neck on Fire Island, Dorothy Daniels show us what happens when a woman finally embraces her superiority.
A satire of early foodieism, a critique of how gender is defined, and a showcase of virtuoso storytelling, Chelsea G. Summers’ A Certain Hunger introduces us to the food world’s most charming psychopath and an exciting new voice in fiction.
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