Grace Chia Boeken

A COLLECTION OF JUICY TALES ABOUT INDIVIDUALS HUNGERING FOR A BETTER LIFEIn the terrain of untidy relationships lies an ensemble of individuals coupled or alone, each driven by desire, cravings, or folly. How To Hunger is a smorgasbord of short stories about how humans hunger-- for love, lust, and loyalty-- where their voracity for the ordinary and sublime consumes them to the very end.A Singapore emigrant chews over her sense of belonging. A vegetarian Western tourist finds a meatier version of Asia in a massage parlour. A young couple deepens their romance through home-cooked cuisine. A friendship between Taiwanese and Singaporeans ages over a decade like fine wine. An office worker' s submerged desires bubble over in a hotpot restaurant. A married woman is tempted by the sweet gifts of a suitor. An undertaker gets a taste of a spicy side of life. And a widower gets triggered by the scent of a curry puff.

Reimagining thriller conventions, the story delves into a chilling trade while offering a poignant commentary on its implications. The author skillfully subverts narrative expectations, presenting unexpected moments of tenderness that highlight the characters' humanity. This unique approach invites readers to engage deeply with the moral complexities woven throughout the plot.