The Cook

Wayne Macauley

Publisher: Text Publishing
Released: 03 October 2011
ISBN: 9781921834837

What Books for Cooks says:

The Cook is the new book from Melbourne author Wayne Macauley. Described by some as the breakout novel of 2011, this is a sharp, satiric & funny, observational story about an apprentice chef and his obsession.
Sharply skewering the cult of the chef and the current obsession with food, cooking, fine dining & culinary careers, this is a roller coaster of a read; an ethralling & original novel about obsession, desire, revenge & the perfect jus.

Perfect for summer reading, reading groups or a jaded chef, this is a recommended read.

The Cook, Wayne Macauley’s breakout novel, is funny and sad, strange and satirical, and weirdly moving. At Cook School, Zac dreams about becoming the greatest chef the world has seen. ‘You have been chosen, says Head Chef. Of all the young people wasting their lives you and you only have been chosen.’

Zac thinks he’s on his way when he gets a job as house cook for a wealthy family—the Mistress and Master and their daughters, Melody and Jade.

But when things start to fall apart, Zac knows he must take control.

‘Irresistible—The Cook reminds us just how exciting it is to read a wonderful and original novel.’ Lloyd Jones

'A riot of a book! Gripping and subversive...' Nick Cave

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