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From Eliza Clark, the author of the brilliant novels Boy Parts and Penance and one of Granta’s Best Young British Novelists, comes a deeply immersive, darkly comic story collection of cinematic body horror and speculative fiction.
Moving from California to Newcastle, from Frontier-era America to an unexplored planet in the near future, from a pub down the road to an incel-occupied office IT department, She’s Always Hungry revels in every aspect of being human.
Unsettling, revelatory, and laced with her signature dark humor, Eliza Clark's debut short story collection plumbs the depths of that most basic human feeling: hunger.
Moving from California to Newcastle, from Frontier-era America to an unexplored planet in the near future, from a pub down the road to an incel-occupied office IT department, She’s Always Hungry revels in every aspect of being human.
Unsettling, revelatory, and laced with her signature dark humor, Eliza Clark's debut short story collection plumbs the depths of that most basic human feeling: hunger.
240 pages, Paperback
Expected publication November 12, 2024
About the author
Eliza Clark
4 books1,921 followersEliza Clark has relocated from her native Newcastle back to London, where she previously attended Chelsea College of Art. She works in social media marketing, recently having worked for women’s creative writing magazine Mslexia. In 2018, she received a grant from New Writing North’s ‘Young Writers’ Talent Fund’. Clark’s short horror fiction has been published with Tales to Terrify, with an upcoming novelette from Gehenna and Hinnom expected this year. She hosts podcast You Just Don’t Get It, Do You? with her partner, where they discuss film and television which squanders its potential. Boy Parts is her first novel. You can find her @FancyEliza on both Twitter and Instagram.
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August 30, 2024
though not as explicitly dark as her two published novels, eliza clark's first short story collection she's always hungry contains the usual absurdity and grossness clark has become known for.
there’s a range of different oddities to sink your teeth into here: in ‘build a body like mine’, a woman welcomes a parasite into her body to lose weight. ‘the shadow over little chitaly’ is written in the form of google reviews about the bizarre orders people receive from a italian-chinese fusion takeaway. there’s a teenager buying an acne treatment from the dark web, and an immortal female cannibal who rules over a new planet. this collection also showcases clark leaning into the sci-fi genre, with some apocalyptic-themed, speculative fiction scattered throughout. many stories also benefit from the inclusion of internet culture and humour, which was partly what made her previous novel penance so chillingly realistic.
it’s an unsettling if not outright weird collection, but if you’re an eliza clark fan, that’s what you’re here for!
rating: 3.75
thank you faber books for the advanced copy!!
there’s a range of different oddities to sink your teeth into here: in ‘build a body like mine’, a woman welcomes a parasite into her body to lose weight. ‘the shadow over little chitaly’ is written in the form of google reviews about the bizarre orders people receive from a italian-chinese fusion takeaway. there’s a teenager buying an acne treatment from the dark web, and an immortal female cannibal who rules over a new planet. this collection also showcases clark leaning into the sci-fi genre, with some apocalyptic-themed, speculative fiction scattered throughout. many stories also benefit from the inclusion of internet culture and humour, which was partly what made her previous novel penance so chillingly realistic.
it’s an unsettling if not outright weird collection, but if you’re an eliza clark fan, that’s what you’re here for!
rating: 3.75
thank you faber books for the advanced copy!!
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May 12, 2024Willing to put my hatred for short stories aside for Eliza Clark <3
August 8, 2024
The Shadow Over Little Chitaly: Eliza Clark's debut short story collection promises to "plumb the depths of that most basic human feeling: hunger", and I think it's kind of genius that the first and only story granted to us lucky few successful ARC applicants is this short and sweet little nugget, composed entirely of increasingly surreal online reviews for a Chinese-Italian fusion restaurant which may or may not exist, . It's not as overtly dark as either of Clark's previous novels - both of which I've loved - but its absurdism and its ambiguity hint at darker things to come. (Read 05/03/24, review written 08/08/24.)
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19/04/24 Reasons to live: New Eliza Clark, expected publication November 2024
02/08/24 Additional reason to live: Approved for an ARC of one of the short stories in this collection (review to come). Thank you Faber & Faber!!!
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19/04/24 Reasons to live: New Eliza Clark, expected publication November 2024
02/08/24 Additional reason to live: Approved for an ARC of one of the short stories in this collection (review to come). Thank you Faber & Faber!!!
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June 26, 2024HJBDSVGJKD!!!!!!!!!
OMG!!!!! NEW BOOK ELIZA CLARK?!!!!!!
I DEMAND AND WANT TO EXPERIENCE HEART PALPITATION...NOW
ELIZA CLARK....GO GO GO!!!!!!!!!
OMG!!!!! NEW BOOK ELIZA CLARK?!!!!!!
I DEMAND AND WANT TO EXPERIENCE HEART PALPITATION...NOW
ELIZA CLARK....GO GO GO!!!!!!!!!
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July 8, 2024girl dinner 🍿
August 19, 2024
4★ (For now, will be edited on release and changed based on the other stories in the collection)
Thank you NetGalley for the e-arc of the first story.
I’m very excited about this whole collection but I wanted to leave a review for the first story as of right now as well. This review will be edited once the book comes out - because I’m definitely reading it this year.
☆ The Shadow Over Little Chitaly
A very weird story about a very weird restaurant that nobody really knows much about. Written in Google review format. Pretty entertaining to read. I had a lot of fun and I enjoyed the writing a lot. Makes me look forward to the whole collection. 4★
Thank you NetGalley for the e-arc of the first story.
I’m very excited about this whole collection but I wanted to leave a review for the first story as of right now as well. This review will be edited once the book comes out - because I’m definitely reading it this year.
☆ The Shadow Over Little Chitaly
A very weird story about a very weird restaurant that nobody really knows much about. Written in Google review format. Pretty entertaining to read. I had a lot of fun and I enjoyed the writing a lot. Makes me look forward to the whole collection. 4★
August 18, 2024
It's very rare for me to find a short story collection where I enjoy every story.
But Eliza Clark has done it!
But Eliza Clark has done it!
August 26, 2024
Disturbing content, consistently good writing.
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August 20, 2024“A teenager longs for perfect skin. A scientist tends to fragile alien flora. A young man takes the night into his own hands. Each of these characters has a desperate desire. Can any of them be sated?”
That tagline alone was enough to pique my interest in Eliza Clark’s debut short story collection, so I was excited about the opportunity to read a sample story in advance. The goal of a sample story is obviously to grab the readers attention and make them curious for the rest of the collection. I can wholeheartedly say: The Shadow Over Little Chitaly succeeded in that.
It’s a short story told entirely in a series of increasingly unhinged Google-/Tripadvisor-reviews for a Chinese-Italian take-away-restaurant, which may or may not exist, and/or serve calzones filled with banh mi noodles…
As far as sample-stories goes: it’s a bold choice. It’s alternative format makes me curious if more of the stories within the collection will make use of non-traditional structure. Unfortunately, the story itself did very little for me, as (due to this structure) there’s barely any story there to begin with.
As a standalone story, this is a 2/5-star read at best. As a teaser for what’s to come within this collection: my attention is definitely grabbed and I look forward to see what else Clark has in store.
Many thanks to Faber and Faber Ltd for providing me with a sampler in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
That tagline alone was enough to pique my interest in Eliza Clark’s debut short story collection, so I was excited about the opportunity to read a sample story in advance. The goal of a sample story is obviously to grab the readers attention and make them curious for the rest of the collection. I can wholeheartedly say: The Shadow Over Little Chitaly succeeded in that.
It’s a short story told entirely in a series of increasingly unhinged Google-/Tripadvisor-reviews for a Chinese-Italian take-away-restaurant, which may or may not exist, and/or serve calzones filled with banh mi noodles…
As far as sample-stories goes: it’s a bold choice. It’s alternative format makes me curious if more of the stories within the collection will make use of non-traditional structure. Unfortunately, the story itself did very little for me, as (due to this structure) there’s barely any story there to begin with.
As a standalone story, this is a 2/5-star read at best. As a teaser for what’s to come within this collection: my attention is definitely grabbed and I look forward to see what else Clark has in store.
Many thanks to Faber and Faber Ltd for providing me with a sampler in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
August 4, 2024
(ARC of short story, full review to come later)
'The Shadow over Little Chitaly'
Eliza Clark you never fail to amaze me. This short story is told through restaurant reviews for a peculiar takeaway spot called 'Little Chitaly', who seems to serve Italian/chinese fusion and delivered by a super speed Aussie dude. But as guests soon see, theres clearly a twist. Clark has such an authentic and engaging comic voice which ultimately pulls this whole text together. She is able to avoid the online writing cliche's by actually just being f*cking hilarious. ('They can suck my big clitaly' is a fave). You would wonder how she's able to create characters and a storyline through a bunch of restaurant reviews, and yet she does it! And it's fun!
Thank you to faber and faber for the ARC x
Im SO ready to pounce on this when it comes out in November - im normally an avoider of short stories collection but i'm hooked already give me more!
'The Shadow over Little Chitaly'
Eliza Clark you never fail to amaze me. This short story is told through restaurant reviews for a peculiar takeaway spot called 'Little Chitaly', who seems to serve Italian/chinese fusion and delivered by a super speed Aussie dude. But as guests soon see, theres clearly a twist. Clark has such an authentic and engaging comic voice which ultimately pulls this whole text together. She is able to avoid the online writing cliche's by actually just being f*cking hilarious. ('They can suck my big clitaly' is a fave). You would wonder how she's able to create characters and a storyline through a bunch of restaurant reviews, and yet she does it! And it's fun!
Thank you to faber and faber for the ARC x
Im SO ready to pounce on this when it comes out in November - im normally an avoider of short stories collection but i'm hooked already give me more!
August 18, 2024
I knew I was going to love this and it totally pulled through. Fun and compelling! Total mix of genres which I v much enjoyed, especially the speculative stuff (of which there is much!)
Review to follow - probs on publication bc I want to discuss with SPOILERS! For now I will just say thanks Eliza for doing it for the North East/Geordie culture; the word 'liftin' is now in print in a book by a major publisher wow. Absolutely mint
Review to follow - probs on publication bc I want to discuss with SPOILERS! For now I will just say thanks Eliza for doing it for the North East/Geordie culture; the word 'liftin' is now in print in a book by a major publisher wow. Absolutely mint
August 13, 2024
Incredibly grateful that I was able to read the ARC sample for this on NetGalley!
She’s not hungry is a collection of short stories by Eliza Clark.
The first story:
“The Shadow Over Little Chitaly”
Is based on a suspicious justeats takeaway restaurant that specialises in combining Chinese and Italian food together.
The writing is in the style of reviews for the restaurant and is an easy read, it flows very nicely!
The story in itself had me laughing out loud, especially at poor Hannah who seems to keep going back, maybe one day she’ll uncover the mystery of Little Chitaly!
Safe to say I’m excited to read the finished product if it’s anything like this one!
Rating:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 - will probably change to 5⭐️ once I’ve read the full book when published
She’s not hungry is a collection of short stories by Eliza Clark.
The first story:
“The Shadow Over Little Chitaly”
Is based on a suspicious justeats takeaway restaurant that specialises in combining Chinese and Italian food together.
The writing is in the style of reviews for the restaurant and is an easy read, it flows very nicely!
The story in itself had me laughing out loud, especially at poor Hannah who seems to keep going back, maybe one day she’ll uncover the mystery of Little Chitaly!
Safe to say I’m excited to read the finished product if it’s anything like this one!
Rating:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 - will probably change to 5⭐️ once I’ve read the full book when published
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August 19, 2024The ARC I have been kindly given only contained one of the short stories but I already know I will love the whole collection! If you love Black Mirror like I do, this one is for you!
August 8, 2024
I’m not usually a fan of short stories because they cut off right when you’re invested but for Eliza Clark, you make the exception, right?
Well, reader, it happened again, I got fully invested in the story and it ended, the excerpt ended and I wanted to continue reading the rest of the book. Except this time I’m not upset, I’m very excited for November 7th, when this releases so that I can devour this in its entirety!
Thank you so much to Faber & Faber for the chance to read this excerpt before the book is released! 🩷❤️ #NetGalley #ShesAlwaysHungry
Well, reader, it happened again, I got fully invested in the story and it ended, the excerpt ended and I wanted to continue reading the rest of the book. Except this time I’m not upset, I’m very excited for November 7th, when this releases so that I can devour this in its entirety!
Thank you so much to Faber & Faber for the chance to read this excerpt before the book is released! 🩷❤️ #NetGalley #ShesAlwaysHungry
August 15, 2024
My dislike of short story collections conflicting with my love for Eliza’s mind
September 1, 2024
I just don’t think short stories are for me sadly…
August 4, 2024
Received an ARC from Faber.
OH MY GOD. the range of themes, plots, and forms of narrative in this are stunning. I've read a lot of short story collections and this is now one of my all timers! All dark and twisted and gorgeous, some reminiscent of Boy Parts and Penance, some others remind me of Becky Chambers, some are completely new and exciting. A fabulous read!
OH MY GOD. the range of themes, plots, and forms of narrative in this are stunning. I've read a lot of short story collections and this is now one of my all timers! All dark and twisted and gorgeous, some reminiscent of Boy Parts and Penance, some others remind me of Becky Chambers, some are completely new and exciting. A fabulous read!
August 1, 2024
sensational ugh eliza clark is so talented
August 9, 2024
Eliza Clark’s "The Shadow Over Little Chitaly" is a uniquely compelling short story that really packs a punch. Uniquely through restaurant reviews for a peculiar takeaway spot named 'Little Chitaly,' the customers of this ‘restaurant’ explain the unusual food, inexplicable Austrailian accents, and suspiciously quick delivery.
The writing is fun and weirdly believable. I’m impressed how Clark has managed to build distinguishable characters/voices in the different reviews. It’s definitely a good story and I’m looking forward to reading the rest!
Thank you to Faber and Net Galley for this advanced copy.
The writing is fun and weirdly believable. I’m impressed how Clark has managed to build distinguishable characters/voices in the different reviews. It’s definitely a good story and I’m looking forward to reading the rest!
Thank you to Faber and Net Galley for this advanced copy.
August 31, 2024
3.25 stars
Thank you Harper Perennial for an advanced copy of this book <33
She’s Always Hungry is a weird, bleak, gore-y, real but not so real short story collection which explores personal themes along with a lot of broader societal themes like the perceptions of beauty, patriarchy (and if it was reversed), human vices (like most of them), global warming, the notion of power etc.etc. which are weaved within these absolutely bizarre stories.
I liked the author’s vision for the book — the way the stories touched genres like fantasy and sci-fi ever so slightly, while still maintaining their true essence of social commentary was something that gave me fresh perspective on each of these issues. I personally love short stories and it’s truly so amazing to see such a small piece of media have such a big impact on you — and that’s the beauty of it all I think.
I loved two stories from this collection ‘She’s Always Hungry’ and ‘Extinction Event’. [Also honorary mentions to ‘Shake Well’, ‘The Shadow Over Chitaly’, and ‘Hollow Bones’.]
She’s Always Hungry explores a matriarchal society and what would happen if women created outlandish rules for their communities to follow. The women in this story create their own terms of addressing each other, their own myths and legends, and societal roles for the different genders, and men are essentially seen as breeding machines. I liked how this short story had it’s own sub-plot while having the overarching plot of a matriarchal society. It was a little crazy and big brained and I was so so impressed.
Extinction Event is set in a world where pollution has marred the world to a degree that the Earth is about to self-destruct. This story was a horrifying reality check of the lengths humans would go to to hide from their mistakes, and the further destruction they’re willing to bring about to “make up” for their previous ones. It also traverses through this system of hierarchy that we’ve built and somehow sworn to stuck by, and how authority figures will only do what they want. The moral of the story was that we’re fucked so that’s that.
I did rate this book higher when I just finished it but the rating solely dropped because I really disliked this one short story which made me go all 😲😱😶😐🫤😑. I’m trying to give an unbiased review but that story was so long and did not make any sense and in case anyone has read this book as well, do you want to guess lol.
Overall, this was a decent collection of stories but it’s not my favourite one I’ve read so far. I think some stories were very simple in premise and execution and didn’t make feel like ‘omg I’m so impressed’. I also think that only if the stories were a little longer, maybe the plot would’ve had more dimension instead of just the characters (also no, this was not a no plots, just vibes book and I feel as if that often times defeats the purpose of a short story). Honestly, if you’ve never read a short story collection, I would and would not recommend this to you based on the vibe you’re going for. (Eliza Clark said stay weird and quirky with this book.)
I would recommend this book if:
-you were really into alien conspiracies as a teenager
-mermaids are real
-women can do no wrong (or vice versa but it’s okay)
-you use zomato reviews (or any other dine in/food delivery platform reviews) as a past time
Thank you Harper Perennial for an advanced copy of this book <33
She’s Always Hungry is a weird, bleak, gore-y, real but not so real short story collection which explores personal themes along with a lot of broader societal themes like the perceptions of beauty, patriarchy (and if it was reversed), human vices (like most of them), global warming, the notion of power etc.etc. which are weaved within these absolutely bizarre stories.
I liked the author’s vision for the book — the way the stories touched genres like fantasy and sci-fi ever so slightly, while still maintaining their true essence of social commentary was something that gave me fresh perspective on each of these issues. I personally love short stories and it’s truly so amazing to see such a small piece of media have such a big impact on you — and that’s the beauty of it all I think.
I loved two stories from this collection ‘She’s Always Hungry’ and ‘Extinction Event’. [Also honorary mentions to ‘Shake Well’, ‘The Shadow Over Chitaly’, and ‘Hollow Bones’.]
She’s Always Hungry explores a matriarchal society and what would happen if women created outlandish rules for their communities to follow. The women in this story create their own terms of addressing each other, their own myths and legends, and societal roles for the different genders, and men are essentially seen as breeding machines. I liked how this short story had it’s own sub-plot while having the overarching plot of a matriarchal society. It was a little crazy and big brained and I was so so impressed.
Extinction Event is set in a world where pollution has marred the world to a degree that the Earth is about to self-destruct. This story was a horrifying reality check of the lengths humans would go to to hide from their mistakes, and the further destruction they’re willing to bring about to “make up” for their previous ones. It also traverses through this system of hierarchy that we’ve built and somehow sworn to stuck by, and how authority figures will only do what they want. The moral of the story was that we’re fucked so that’s that.
I did rate this book higher when I just finished it but the rating solely dropped because I really disliked this one short story which made me go all 😲😱😶😐🫤😑. I’m trying to give an unbiased review but that story was so long and did not make any sense and in case anyone has read this book as well, do you want to guess lol.
Overall, this was a decent collection of stories but it’s not my favourite one I’ve read so far. I think some stories were very simple in premise and execution and didn’t make feel like ‘omg I’m so impressed’. I also think that only if the stories were a little longer, maybe the plot would’ve had more dimension instead of just the characters (also no, this was not a no plots, just vibes book and I feel as if that often times defeats the purpose of a short story). Honestly, if you’ve never read a short story collection, I would and would not recommend this to you based on the vibe you’re going for. (Eliza Clark said stay weird and quirky with this book.)
I would recommend this book if:
-you were really into alien conspiracies as a teenager
-mermaids are real
-women can do no wrong (or vice versa but it’s okay)
-you use zomato reviews (or any other dine in/food delivery platform reviews) as a past time
August 20, 2024
My greed for an advanced copy of the new Eliza Clark made me bypass details such as “the blurb”.
I missed the part where it said it was a short story collection. However, I like a little sampler plate and Eliza knows how to bring the party, so I slid open the Kindle anticipating a tasty snack.
Sadly, all I got from “The Shadow of Little Chitaly” was overwhelming blandness. Where was the innovation I've come to expect from Eliza? This thing felt like it had been excavated from the depths of a chest freezer from a time when mums went to Bejams. If this is a taste of what's on offer from the rest of the book then I think I’ll cook at home.
This short story is like a cold finger buffet, a sampler of fictional reviews for a random fusion takeaway. If scrolling pages of customer reviews on the JustEats app is your idea of entertainment, then you may enjoy it but I’m not forking around.
It's a 2 star review from this hungry customer.
I would like to thank #NetGalley for sending me a sample from the advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest thoughts.
I missed the part where it said it was a short story collection. However, I like a little sampler plate and Eliza knows how to bring the party, so I slid open the Kindle anticipating a tasty snack.
Sadly, all I got from “The Shadow of Little Chitaly” was overwhelming blandness. Where was the innovation I've come to expect from Eliza? This thing felt like it had been excavated from the depths of a chest freezer from a time when mums went to Bejams. If this is a taste of what's on offer from the rest of the book then I think I’ll cook at home.
This short story is like a cold finger buffet, a sampler of fictional reviews for a random fusion takeaway. If scrolling pages of customer reviews on the JustEats app is your idea of entertainment, then you may enjoy it but I’m not forking around.
It's a 2 star review from this hungry customer.
I would like to thank #NetGalley for sending me a sample from the advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest thoughts.
August 2, 2024
She’s Always Hungry - Eliza Clark
(The Shadow of Little Chitaly)
I have more questions than ever after reading this. I’m pretty sure the description I read when requesting this ARC didn’t highlight that it was a short story, part of a larger collection. Hence me being extremely confused when reading what appeared to be a collection of reviews for a takeaway.
However, after looking back at the description and getting a better idea of what the ARC actually was, it made a lot more sense (kind of). I still have no idea what it was about, why the delivery driver spoke in an Australian accent, delivered to houses hundreds of miles away and put apple on their Hawaiian pizza. Although, the review about the option to order ‘boneless pizza’ made me laugh out loud.
It was weird, made me slightly uncomfortable but also made me laugh. I didn’t hate it, but I am extremely confused.
Thank you NetGalley and Faber and Faber for the ARC in return for an honest review!
(The Shadow of Little Chitaly)
I have more questions than ever after reading this. I’m pretty sure the description I read when requesting this ARC didn’t highlight that it was a short story, part of a larger collection. Hence me being extremely confused when reading what appeared to be a collection of reviews for a takeaway.
However, after looking back at the description and getting a better idea of what the ARC actually was, it made a lot more sense (kind of). I still have no idea what it was about, why the delivery driver spoke in an Australian accent, delivered to houses hundreds of miles away and put apple on their Hawaiian pizza. Although, the review about the option to order ‘boneless pizza’ made me laugh out loud.
It was weird, made me slightly uncomfortable but also made me laugh. I didn’t hate it, but I am extremely confused.
Thank you NetGalley and Faber and Faber for the ARC in return for an honest review!
August 27, 2024
With thanks to NetGalley, I received an ARC of the first story from this new collection by Eliza Clark. While I've not read any of Clark's writing before, the short story 'The Shadow Over Little Chitaly' has me very excited to read more. A subtle and funny horror told through Just Eat-style reviews of a restaurant where things aren't quite right, it's difficult to review without giving away too much of the plot, even if it did manage to surprise me with every turn.
It's hard to predict what will come up in the rest of She's Always Hungry, but this short exerpt has me seated ready for the book's November publishing date. If Little Chitaly is anything to go by, I feel as though I'm sure to enjoy it. Clark's writing in this story alone has a sense of wit with something odd lurking beneath the surface - a feeling I often search for when reading horror, and I'm excited to read more of Clark's work and see what she has up her sleeve.
It's hard to predict what will come up in the rest of She's Always Hungry, but this short exerpt has me seated ready for the book's November publishing date. If Little Chitaly is anything to go by, I feel as though I'm sure to enjoy it. Clark's writing in this story alone has a sense of wit with something odd lurking beneath the surface - a feeling I often search for when reading horror, and I'm excited to read more of Clark's work and see what she has up her sleeve.
August 2, 2024
3.5
'The Shadow Over Little Chitaly'
This short story presents a quirky format as it is made up of reviews for a Chinese/Italian takeaway which may or may not exist. These customer reviews were really funny and fully of character. We don't get much closure on the mystery of Little Chitaly but this taste of She's Always Hungry (accidental pun) has definitely maintained, if not increased, my excitement for Eliza's new publication.
(Thank you to NetGalley for the review copy - publishes 7th November 2024)
'The Shadow Over Little Chitaly'
This short story presents a quirky format as it is made up of reviews for a Chinese/Italian takeaway which may or may not exist. These customer reviews were really funny and fully of character. We don't get much closure on the mystery of Little Chitaly but this taste of She's Always Hungry (accidental pun) has definitely maintained, if not increased, my excitement for Eliza's new publication.
(Thank you to NetGalley for the review copy - publishes 7th November 2024)
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August 5, 2024Read one of the stories from this collection on NetGalley so here we go!
The Shadow Over Little Chitaly is basically a bunch of reviews of a takeaway place that, beyond being a Chinese and Italian food hybrid, just appears to be unusual. This is truly so funny! It has something very weird lurking under the surface but for the most part I was giggling. Out loud! Eliza Clark is so good at capturing what people are like on the internet. The tone, the typos... it could not be more spot on.
I cannot WAIT for the whole book.
The Shadow Over Little Chitaly is basically a bunch of reviews of a takeaway place that, beyond being a Chinese and Italian food hybrid, just appears to be unusual. This is truly so funny! It has something very weird lurking under the surface but for the most part I was giggling. Out loud! Eliza Clark is so good at capturing what people are like on the internet. The tone, the typos... it could not be more spot on.
I cannot WAIT for the whole book.
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August 12, 2024Well. Wow.
First off, I loved the reviews of ‘Chitaly’ - a Chinese/italian restaurant on JustEat where what they ordered was never what they received. The reviews were funny and just like the ones you often read on takeaway apps.
Then the book ended very abruptly and I hadn’t realised it was only a sampler so quite disappointed. For this reason I can’t rate it purely because it’s only one story out of supposedly many and it wouldn’t be a balanced review. The short story alone is a five star.
Thanks to NetGalley and Faber & Faber for this ARC.
First off, I loved the reviews of ‘Chitaly’ - a Chinese/italian restaurant on JustEat where what they ordered was never what they received. The reviews were funny and just like the ones you often read on takeaway apps.
Then the book ended very abruptly and I hadn’t realised it was only a sampler so quite disappointed. For this reason I can’t rate it purely because it’s only one story out of supposedly many and it wouldn’t be a balanced review. The short story alone is a five star.
Thanks to NetGalley and Faber & Faber for this ARC.
August 28, 2024
4⭐ for now - (ARC of one short story)
Usually I'm not a fan of short stories but I would read Eliza's grocery list and love it.
This story is told through restaurant reviews of a strange place called 'Little Chitaly' that serves italian/chinese fusion food and arrives at your door bizarrely fast.
It's intriguing, funny and a little spooky and I can't wait to read more.
Usually I'm not a fan of short stories but I would read Eliza's grocery list and love it.
This story is told through restaurant reviews of a strange place called 'Little Chitaly' that serves italian/chinese fusion food and arrives at your door bizarrely fast.
It's intriguing, funny and a little spooky and I can't wait to read more.
August 7, 2024
Thank you to Netgalley for the ARC!
There were some really interesting stories throughout here! As I went I felt like the narrative voice got stronger, I enjoyed the writing style and the descriptions were super visceral and violent
There were some really interesting stories throughout here! As I went I felt like the narrative voice got stronger, I enjoyed the writing style and the descriptions were super visceral and violent
Want to read
June 7, 2024thank you, Ms. Eliza, thank you
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