A review by snicksnacks
The Cook by Wayne MacAuley

5.0

While the structure of the book (which omits punctuation) will annoy many, you soon get into the swing of things. This narration style is absolutely critical to conceptualise the narrator's frenetic thoughts, too. I imagine the descent into madness or obsession would be a bit like Gollum narrating in one's head. This is captured perfectly here.

A timely book that captures our modern obsession with celebrity chefs and cooking shows and competitions that seek the pursuit of novelty and superlative-laden perfection.

And it's dark. Wonderful stuff.