From beginning to end, our character is consistent. You will also not enjoy this book if you are looking for a riveting character arc. You may not enjoy this if you are looking for strong plot-driven storylines, as this one jumps around in timelines, consistent with its first-person narrative style. The book also tackles the themes of morality, independence, human relationships, and gender norms. That’s how good stories should be-they leave you thinking. Summers created Dorothy in a way so nuanced and multidimensional that it left me wondering how I really felt about her decisions and actions at the end of the book. Her knowledge as a food writer plays extremely well with her sexual appetite. 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. We don’t get to know her through her experiences or interactions as much as we do her own reflections and commentary. Food critic Dorothy Daniels loves what she does. What I really enjoyed about her writing is how fleshed out Dorothy’ is as a character. Summers delivers an unapologetic voice and perspective in the main character, Dorothy Daniels. If you love smart, unhinged, authentic female characters, this is the book for you.

And if you love Hannibal Lecter.īook length: Less than 300 pages you can tackle it in a couple of days because trust me, you won’t be able to put it down.Ī Certain Hunger left me hungry for more narratives and characters like Dorothy. Read if: You need a refreshing female character who isn’t grappling with miserable societal norms, fighting her way out of life or death situations, or falling in love. Discerning, meticulous, and very, very smart.

The New York Times Food critic Dorothy Daniels loves what she does. The book in one sentence: A raw and deeply personal confession from an unhinged serial killer food writer who loves men-in more ways than one. 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.

Dorothy daniels a certain hunger