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Mother for Dinner, Paperback / softback Book

Mother for Dinner Paperback / softback

Paperback / softback

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SUNDAY 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 MailThis 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.

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