Mother for Dinner
(Author) Shalom AuslanderSUNDAY TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2021 'Outrageous satire . . . extremely funny, weirdly touching' - Guardian 'A work of genius' - Scotsman 'Close-to-the-knuckle farce with a big beating heart' - Daily Mail This is the story of an unusual family. Though they are nothing like yours, you will recognize them. They are the last Cannibal-Americans. And they have a problem. When their mother dies, twelve children gather to dispose of the body in the traditional manner . . . by eating it. But can they follow the ancient rituals of consumption? Is their unique cultural heritage worth preserving if it's this gross? And what about dietary requirements - one of them is vegan. Surely it can't be this hard to do the right thing? Mother for Dinner is a dark comedy about modern life and its many difficulties.
Shalom Auslander
Shalom Auslander is an American author known for his darkly humorous and satirical writing. His most famous work, "Foreskin's Lament," is a memoir detailing his struggles with faith and family. Auslander's unique blend of irreverence and introspection has made him a key voice in contemporary literature.
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