A Certain Hunger

De: Chelsea G. Summers

Narrado por: Hillary Huber

Eat Pray Love meets American Psycho in a seductive and sinister debut literary thriller.

Food critic Dorothy Daniels indulges in her homicidal urges by murdering her lovers and devouring their organs in this intense, visceral, and lushly told tale of food, sex, power, and the pursuit of a very particular taste set between New York and Italy.

Please Note: A Certain Hunger contains adult language and depictions of violence. Discretion is advised.

©2019 Chelsea G. Summers (P)2019 Audible Originals, LLC.

Delicious

Hilarious, dark, sexy, brilliant, joyful, amazing. Also the obvious relish of the voice actor was a huge bonus--so much more fun.

Satisfying and Entertaining

Loved everything about this. Lush prose, witty, dark, delicious, top notch character arc. Listen immediately.

Darkly Compelling

I have a very, very vivid imagination. It's both a curse and blessing -- I often find books more compelling than movies because I can visualize them so deeply. Chelsea's work is visceral for me. If you like your murder and vivisection with a literary cadence (and a pro/antagonist you frankly sympathize with), this novel is totally your jam.

Excellent writer. Excellent narration.

Odd topic, but so are the books, movies, and tv show featuring Hannibal Lecter. Summers is an excellent writer who has created a character who is the feminine equal of Lecter. The difference between this story and the Lecter saga is that we find out more about what makes these weirdos tick than what Harris tells us. I understand why some might not like this story, but you cannot ignore the author's keen observations about human nature, sex, and the pretentious foodie movement. I loved the clever metaphors. True, it's not for everyone. I look forward to the author's next work. The narrator is superb

Fabulous

I loved the dark humor & raw honesty of Dorothy’s story. The narrator was Dorothy, she did a fabulous job. An interesting, entertaining & thought provoking read.

SHOW STOPPING

Gory, tasty and everything you want in a book. I was in for a ride, loved the references and detailings.

Very creepy and well worded

The story is very interesting and I liked it a lot. The characters feel very real. If you have a weak stomach might want to fast forward a few bits.

A weird, disturbing and compelling story

This is an incredible exploration of female rage, of a woman trying to leave a legacy and carve out a space of history for her.

Graphic, haunting and unputdownable

Pretty good, relies on shock

I read this one a while ago, so I'm basing my review on the lasting impression it made. This was an okay read. A fun protagonist/narrator, but a lot of the weight of the story is based on shock value rather than a compelling dive into motivations/trauma. Easy to read.

Execution, Story, Writing, All 10/10

This book has been a joy to read and listen to, it does not disappoint in what I had hoped for based on others reviews. This story, this reading, keeps you curious and wanting to keep reading or listening, it’s as if someone is telling you all their thoughts, feelings, secrets, and you are in utter disbelief by how much you may or may not mutually align with. You have moments of self reflection as the character reads us as readers to filth, as you catch yourself justifying morally wrong behaviors or actions, as you realize you may relate to this character. It’s a wonderful read/listen. If you are squirmy about detailed descriptions of gore then I would probably not recommend, or recommend still but prioritize yourself and don’t feel forced to finish if you simply cannot.