Book Review: Butter

Butter
By Asako Yuzuki
Review by Marija

I loved this quietly subversive novel! On the surface, this presents as a crime story with a slew of oh, so delicious! descriptions of food with recipes; its scope covers everything, from Japanese culture and its view of women, to feminism, misogyny, and rampant fat phobia. Despite the mouth-watering recipes, ironically the main feeling following the characters is one of hunger – for connection, trust, and acceptance.

N.B. Do not go into this without having had a sturdy meal!