In a remote and dangerous corner of the ocean, the renowned gourmet and food journalist Louis De Gustibus is held captive by an elite chef-and vega...
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Nov 29, 2010
Greg
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Mykle's got a thing for rich people getting eaten. First a bear was eating a rich person and then a cannibalistic chef is chowing down on the succulent flesh of millionaires. In his last book the deep philosophical questions surrounding the age old problem of if an asshole is being eaten by a bear should we feel sorry for the dickfuck (this word is used twice in this book and I've never seen it before and it makes me giggle so I'm going to use it) or is it not only ok but morally acceptable to
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Jul 29, 2011
David
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Like good satire, the Cannibal's Guide makes you think while you laugh. You'll also cringe, and maybe even get a little hungry. The narrator is Louis, a talented chef with some new ideas on the true meaning of the culinary arts. Louis, like most artists and maniacs, believes that he has a revolutionary idea that will be undoubtedly valuable to mankind. His new take on cuisine will change the world for the better and the answer, of course, is cannibalism. But not just any cannibalism. It is eatin
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Nov 30, 2010
Vince
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“Don't Buy Inferior Cannibalism Books, Buy This One. Or I'll Eat You.”
The subject of cannibalism couldn't have been served up on a plate better than anyone other than Mykle Hansen. The guy's such a good writer he makes Stephen King look like a big piece of crap. The storyline wasn't what I was expecting, and I was pleasantly surprised. The book is written so eloquently, and is so engaging that it managed to do the impossible - relax Vince Kramer. And it being a kind of guide to More...
The subject of cannibalism couldn't have been served up on a plate better than anyone other than Mykle Hansen. The guy's such a good writer he makes Stephen King look like a big piece of crap. The storyline wasn't what I was expecting, and I was pleasantly surprised. The book is written so eloquently, and is so engaging that it managed to do the impossible - relax Vince Kramer. And it being a kind of guide to More...
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Feb 20, 2011
Natalie
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I loved this book. The title alone was enough to capture my heart and my mind, as an avid lover of all fiction related to cannibals. The argument for consuming millionaires is intriguing (and probably should be disturbingly lucid) - the logic behind consumption of the fat overlords of society seems fair and sane.
The entire book is a one-sided conversation, for the most part. Andre, the main character, explains in great detail, carefully crafted language (including a very verbose, r More...
The entire book is a one-sided conversation, for the most part. Andre, the main character, explains in great detail, carefully crafted language (including a very verbose, r More...
Nov 23, 2010
Caris
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So I’m sitting at a table with a plate of Portland-style Mexican food when famous author Mykle Hansen sits down next to me. I immediately notice that, while we’re talking, he’s eating his taco with a fork and a knife (just another instance of how he is, and will always be, classier than me). I watch this, enthralled. Whilst staring, I notice something else. A big something else: Mykle’s taco has no meat on it.
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I sheepishly look down at my own taco, filled with beans and lettuce and wh More...
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Nov 24, 2010
Andersen
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Mykle Hansen returns with another hilarious satire of the rich and confused. As with any good satire, it makes the reader think while being simultaneously entertaining. Since this is a cannibal’s guide, food is a central theme, but another, even greater evil is skewered — the rich. While Hansen’s HELP! A Bear is Eating Me! focused on a composite of the “working” rich, The Cannibal’s Guide to Ethical Living focus more on luxury millionaires, living in bubbles, floating around on yachts, the worl
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Jan 01, 2011
Michael
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Bizarro seems to be a genre for wrestling with big issues. The issue here is, "How should we deal with the problem of rich fucks?"
And, I'd like to point out that the key word here is not "rich," but "fucks." Not every millionaire needs to be offed, but there are certainly a large portion of them that should be. For instance:
What purpose does this ho serve? She inherited a shit-ton of money, and continues making more by being filmed More...
And, I'd like to point out that the key word here is not "rich," but "fucks." Not every millionaire needs to be offed, but there are certainly a large portion of them that should be. For instance:
What purpose does this ho serve? She inherited a shit-ton of money, and continues making more by being filmed More...
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Nov 07, 2010
Mykle
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To review my own book would be unethical! Instead, I would like to use this space to teach you some useful phrases in Slobodian, a language I know.
In Slobodia, the saying: "Pensky prek ma parny" means "I'm so awesome, I shoot dicks out of my eyeballs."
"Nadjerzk iz bok majuvk jmme lattke" means "Every time you buy my book, an angel receives oral sex."
"ga Shusta ga Tinkniz ip jorgjnosv -- su beemkla?" means "Sus More...
In Slobodia, the saying: "Pensky prek ma parny" means "I'm so awesome, I shoot dicks out of my eyeballs."
"Nadjerzk iz bok majuvk jmme lattke" means "Every time you buy my book, an angel receives oral sex."
"ga Shusta ga Tinkniz ip jorgjnosv -- su beemkla?" means "Sus More...
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Dec 31, 2010
Steev
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Hey man, how's it going? Happy New Year! Thanks, yeah pretty good. Well I've been reading this book, it's by this friend of mine in Portland, Mykle Hansen, his 3rd book, wait no, 4th book. It was published recently and I just finished reading it. It's a good book, but, y'know, i might be biased cuz he's a friend.
What? Oh, well, it's a novel, but like a short novel, it's a real fast read, although, y'know, with holidays and stuff it took me a while longer than normal. Oh, yeah, fro More...
What? Oh, well, it's a novel, but like a short novel, it's a real fast read, although, y'know, with holidays and stuff it took me a while longer than normal. Oh, yeah, fro More...
Aug 03, 2011
Chris
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After reading this book I felt satisfied; like after eating a succulent millionaire. The story basically involves Andre and Louis, his bound captive and friend. Andre explains, through a one sided conversation, why he eats millionaires and touts their deliciousness. I felt the commentary about the rich throughout the book was great and the speech delivered by Andre from pg. 69-71, I especially liked. While I enjoyed "Help A Bear Is Eating Me" a lot, I think this may be Hansen's best wo
Dec 22, 2010
Cassidy
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Mykle Hansen's writing just keeps getting better. Lately each story feels like he's set himself a new Oulipo-like challenge to beat: "Let's see... I'll write a novel about a cannibal... who only eats millionaires... and make the audience want to root for the bad guy... Naah, that's too easy. Ooh, I know! I'll do it using only dialog and no narration!" What really stands out about this one is the distinct voice of the title character, brought into sharp relief late in the story when you
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Jun 01, 2011
Charlie
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The superb game dishes are prepared fresh on the spot, and feature actual produce if you so desire at the exclusive floating bistro, L'Arche. Chef Andre serves a kick-ass Heiress Dissolu, Mock Oxtail Soup and Dessert Juste. My prestigious job as a reviewer and critic has given me the opportunity to eat many fancy-pants main courses in stuffy restaurants, all that cater to elite clients, but L'Arche is literally head and shoulders above the rest. Call me low-class for eating rare parts, but if y
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Dec 02, 2011
Jay
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It gets really good in the second half but not as great as Hansen's other books. I get the impression that he found it important to write.
Dec 07, 2010
James
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A gourmet chef who can’t stop eating humans, and his novel-length dramatic monologue to his mute companion. He explains what he does, how he ended up doing it, and above all: why the rich are the perfect food.
This book would do well as an audio book, or a radio play. It’s written to be performed audio-only, and it’s such a unique approach. It reminds me of Swift’s A Modest Proposal, wherein the author presents perfectly logical reasons for eating the Irish. It’s so articulated and More...
This book would do well as an audio book, or a radio play. It’s written to be performed audio-only, and it’s such a unique approach. It reminds me of Swift’s A Modest Proposal, wherein the author presents perfectly logical reasons for eating the Irish. It’s so articulated and More...
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