The Cook Valancourt 20th Century Classics eBook Harry Kressing
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The Cook opens with Conrad, nearly seven feet tall, gaunt, and dressed all in black, arriving on his bicycle in the town of Cobb. He quickly secures a job as cook for the wealthy Hill family, winning their hearts and stomachs with his delectable dishes, and before long he has everyone around him eating out of his hand. But Conrad has a sinister, inscrutable plan in view, and after becoming master of their palates, next may be their souls . . .
A mouth-watering blend of delicious black humor and Kafkaesque horror story, The Cook (1965) is a dark fable "beginning in a vein of innocent fairy tale and ending with satanic revels" (The Observer). Long out of print, this cult classic returns in a new edition featuring Milton Glaser's iconic dust jacket art from the first edition.
"I have much enjoyed The Cook, for I am very fond of Satan. My congratulations to Mr. Kressing on his achievement."—John Fowles
"A finely wrought, captivating tale of suspense - a superior entertainment."—Detroit News
"I haven't been so gripped by any first novel since Lord of the Flies."—Irving Wardle, The Observer
"A fable, part diabolique, part diversion ... high originality, some style, and a come-on which assures that it will be read at one sitting."—Kirkus Reviews
The Cook Valancourt 20th Century Classics eBook Harry Kressing
This grim fairy tale for adults follows the path of Conrad, the sinister chef who has plans afoot that aren't all as they appear from first glance.A darkly humorous tale of food and gluttony, you have to admire the skills Conrad executes to reach his ultimate goal.
I awarded three stars because although I admire the writing and the clever plot I can't say with all honesty I enjoyed this overly much.
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The Cook Valancourt 20th Century Classics eBook Harry Kressing Reviews
One of the weirdest books I ever read. I liked it. Really captured me.
Read it when first published. Looking forward to a much anticipated reread.
Read back in the 60s. Loved it then, love it now. Highly recommended!
Well written. A stark and deeply dark story.
Very unusual storyline, but it will keep your interest.
For anyone who loves cooking or who is interested in psychology and sinsiter plots, I highly recommend this book. For anyone who has worked in the service industry, catering for the excessively rich and snobby, this book is a delightful fantasy where the clever and hard-working cook turns the tables and soon has the boss for his butler. All the little details about cooking, the kitchen, the cookbooks (even a cookbook for cats!), the hunting and the shopping give a wonderful glimpse into what running an old manor kitchen might have been like.
In this age of gluten-free, vegan, paleo-diets and allergies for every imaginable food, The Cook also offers a parallel with every character's special needs being catered to with the ease and flourish of a very accomplished chef. It is one of those books you just can't put down, but with its 244 pages it is a quick read. You can't truly call yourself a foodie if you haven't read The Cook.
This is a delicious nugget of a fairy tale. Like the Cook in the title, it draws the reader in, slowly, meal by meal, adding a pinch of seasoning here and there until you've gorged without realizing it.
This is the story of Conrad, a cook from the City who transforms the lives of the rural but wealthy Hills and Vales with pure, gastronomic hedonism. It is the story of flattery, manipulation and sociopathy writ with a healthy touch of the Grimm Brothers and magic.
Only Conrad could be more vague than I've been in these brief words.
Read it. Savour it. Then wish you knew who Harry Kressing (a pseudonym) was and want only more. Like Conrad would want you to...
This grim fairy tale for adults follows the path of Conrad, the sinister chef who has plans afoot that aren't all as they appear from first glance.
A darkly humorous tale of food and gluttony, you have to admire the skills Conrad executes to reach his ultimate goal.
I awarded three stars because although I admire the writing and the clever plot I can't say with all honesty I enjoyed this overly much.
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