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Mother for Dinner

Book • 2020
In 'Mother for Dinner', Shalom Auslander delves into themes of legacy, assimilation, and the burdens of tradition.

The story follows Seventh Seltzer, who must navigate his family's cannibalistic traditions after his mother's death.

The novel is a humorous yet profound exploration of identity and cultural identity in America.

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Mentioned by Michael David Wilson as a book that hooked him from the start with its dark comedic take on cannibalism.
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