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A review by rorikae
Raw Dog: The Naked Truth About Hot Dogs by Jamie Loftus
funny
informative
medium-paced
4.0
'Raw Dog: The Naked Truth About Hot Dogs' by Jamie Loftus is a funny and informative look at the different types of hot dogs available around the United States. Paired with some personal reflections, this book details a road trip that Jamie took to try a number of hot dogs around the country and delve into the food product's history.
This is a really fun book that also gives the reader a good understanding of the current state of hot dogs in the United States as well as how they became a well known food product. There are also peeks inside the Nathan's hot dog eating contest and the place that hot dogs hold within American culture. Loftus' background as a comedian is clear in the way she writes and I found much of this book to be funny. Despite the generally upbeat tone, Loftus doesn't shy away from delving into the troubled history of hot dogs and the troubled pasts of some of the businesses that she profiles.
I highly recommend the audiobook as Loftus reads it herself, which adds to the experience. If you like hot dogs and are looking for a humorous look into their history and the different types of hot dogs available around the United States, you should definitely pick up 'Raw Dog.'
This is a really fun book that also gives the reader a good understanding of the current state of hot dogs in the United States as well as how they became a well known food product. There are also peeks inside the Nathan's hot dog eating contest and the place that hot dogs hold within American culture. Loftus' background as a comedian is clear in the way she writes and I found much of this book to be funny. Despite the generally upbeat tone, Loftus doesn't shy away from delving into the troubled history of hot dogs and the troubled pasts of some of the businesses that she profiles.
I highly recommend the audiobook as Loftus reads it herself, which adds to the experience. If you like hot dogs and are looking for a humorous look into their history and the different types of hot dogs available around the United States, you should definitely pick up 'Raw Dog.'
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism, Sexual assault, and Xenophobia
Minor: Stalking