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Winner of the Whitbread Award for Best First Novel and a New York Times Notable Book, John Lanchester's The Debt to Pleasure is a wickedly funny ode to food.
Traveling from Portsmouth to the south of France, Tarquin Winot, the book's snobbish narrator, instructs us in his philosophy on everything from the erotics of dislike to the psychology of the menu. Under the guise of completing a cookbook, Winot is in fact on a much more sinister mission that only gradually comes to light.
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Darkly humorous culinary journey with a sinister twist.
Who is this book for?
If you enjoy a dash of dark humor mixed with food and psychology, this book is a delightful read. Tarquin Winot's clever storytelling and ironic tone will keep you guessing about his true intentions, all while taking you on a journey through gastronomic and philosophical delights. It’s a unique blend that's both entertaining and thought-provoking.
