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Eat The Rich
In February of 2022, Ash Whatever uploads the first video in her Eat the Rich series on YouTube—a cooking tutorial featuring tacos de lengua made from the tongue of morally corrupt televangelist David White. Over the next six months, the menu grows with more videos and more victims, kick-starting a revolution that gives a voice to the working class.
But how far is too far? Does the end always justify the means?
Chronicled through social media posts, chat logs, and comment chains, metaphor becomes reality and the amoral rich become accountable for their actions as the internet community takes sides. Is Ash a revolutionary or a cold-blooded killer?
Decide for yourself. But whatever you do, stay hungry.
But how far is too far? Does the end always justify the means?
Chronicled through social media posts, chat logs, and comment chains, metaphor becomes reality and the amoral rich become accountable for their actions as the internet community takes sides. Is Ash a revolutionary or a cold-blooded killer?
Decide for yourself. But whatever you do, stay hungry.
292 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 26, 2020
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November 13, 2020
In a world very similar to our own, a technologically disguised vigilante known as Ash Whatever releases a series of mysterious YouTube videos in which she claims to be kidnapping, murdering, cooking and eating despicable members of the uber-rich (some of whom may seem a little familiar). The tutorials quickly make their way around the internet, and the potentially fake videos are revealed to be very real as notable billionaires begin disappearing. Told through Reddit threads, YouTube transcriptions, Twitter conversations and Twitch chats, Eat the Rich is a satisfying revenge story and satirical exploration of class warfare, the one percent, capitalism, police brutality and our divided nation.
January 6, 2021
An insanely unique book with a message that the world needs to expose its ears to.
‘Eat the Rich’ is a movement initiated by a mysterious serial-killer who prefers to go by Ash Whatever. She hunts down racist and nefarious rich reprobates who have gathered their wealth by exploiting the general people. In Ash’s videos, the victims end up being cooked and devoured by her. And no matter what, we are urged to stay hungry.
‘Eat the Rich’ cries out the words concealed in the depths of our oppressed heart and holds a spacious ground for the sad realities of today’s world to settle down. The book is undoubtedly a gem that is not to be overlooked by anyone who is able to deal with a little violence.
Narrating a story by the means of shots from social medias is no doubt a challenging job, but the author, here, has pulled it off brilliantly. Everything looks incredibly realistic, and the amount of research that was conducted for this book deserves to be appreciated distinctively.
I could have never guessed earlier that the saying ‘Stay Hungry’ has its own significance in this case. It took a while for me to dig out its true meaning, and I thought it was simply mind-blowing.
Although the book might get a little exhausting from time to time, the author is not to be blamed. Each and every fragment was passionately put together to create this exceptional piece.
Anyone who thinks they can handle it after going through the blurb should give the book a shot.
(I received a copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily)
‘Eat the Rich’ is a movement initiated by a mysterious serial-killer who prefers to go by Ash Whatever. She hunts down racist and nefarious rich reprobates who have gathered their wealth by exploiting the general people. In Ash’s videos, the victims end up being cooked and devoured by her. And no matter what, we are urged to stay hungry.
‘Eat the Rich’ cries out the words concealed in the depths of our oppressed heart and holds a spacious ground for the sad realities of today’s world to settle down. The book is undoubtedly a gem that is not to be overlooked by anyone who is able to deal with a little violence.
Narrating a story by the means of shots from social medias is no doubt a challenging job, but the author, here, has pulled it off brilliantly. Everything looks incredibly realistic, and the amount of research that was conducted for this book deserves to be appreciated distinctively.
I could have never guessed earlier that the saying ‘Stay Hungry’ has its own significance in this case. It took a while for me to dig out its true meaning, and I thought it was simply mind-blowing.
Although the book might get a little exhausting from time to time, the author is not to be blamed. Each and every fragment was passionately put together to create this exceptional piece.
Anyone who thinks they can handle it after going through the blurb should give the book a shot.
(I received a copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily)
July 26, 2021
(I received a free copy of this novel via Voracious Readers Only in exchange for an honest review)
I found this to be a unique reading experience; a story told through blog posts, social media updates and livestream chats. While it was set in America so I didn't know any of the companies that were referenced (if they were their true names) and any real events that is mentioned, the dark message the story conveys (minus the kidnapping and cannibalism) is relatable all around the world.
I found that reading it on a kindle ruined the experience a little bit, so I reverted to reading it on my phone, which made the story a bit more immersive when it came to going through the media posts. That's one of the main things that ruined this novel for me because I feel like if I were to read it in a way other than on my phone, it wouldn't have felt right. In my opinion, the last few chapters were definitely the strongest, bringing out the stories thriller aspects.
I found this to be a unique reading experience; a story told through blog posts, social media updates and livestream chats. While it was set in America so I didn't know any of the companies that were referenced (if they were their true names) and any real events that is mentioned, the dark message the story conveys (minus the kidnapping and cannibalism) is relatable all around the world.
I found that reading it on a kindle ruined the experience a little bit, so I reverted to reading it on my phone, which made the story a bit more immersive when it came to going through the media posts. That's one of the main things that ruined this novel for me because I feel like if I were to read it in a way other than on my phone, it wouldn't have felt right. In my opinion, the last few chapters were definitely the strongest, bringing out the stories thriller aspects.
April 27, 2021
A female serial killer who is killing and eating rich people who made their money off of others. What a great and original concept. I did enjoy how Ash Whatever had selected each recipe for each person and why. And it is a very fast read. But I wish it was wrote a little differently. The different social media’s were a good idea but a bit hard to follow. I do think those really gave it a good perspective though.
I also wonder when exactly this book was wrote? I saw it was published in 2020 but not when it was actually wrote. That was something that I wondered the entire time I was reading. The book is very relevant, with NOVA 90 to ‘ACAB’ and ‘Karen’ comments. This author did an overall good job.
(I was given a complimentary copy from Voracious Readers Only. This review is my own honest and unbiased opinion).
I also wonder when exactly this book was wrote? I saw it was published in 2020 but not when it was actually wrote. That was something that I wondered the entire time I was reading. The book is very relevant, with NOVA 90 to ‘ACAB’ and ‘Karen’ comments. This author did an overall good job.
(I was given a complimentary copy from Voracious Readers Only. This review is my own honest and unbiased opinion).
October 3, 2021
There's a lot to unpack in this novel. A reader might find the summary shocking and gruesome, and in a lot of ways they'd be right. But this is so much more than a disgusting or disturbing horror novel. From the format to the lack of real characters to the overarching themes of social reform, this book is unlike anything I've ever read.
As listed in the summary, the novel is "chronicled through social media posts, chat logs, and comment chains," and this leads to a very interesting epistolary format. The chains always start with Ash Whateverr's cooking videos using parts of murdered rich people as her main ingredient. However, these videos are about so much more than just cooking, as Ash details these people's crimes against the working class. Then comes the comment wars on reddit, twitter, and instagram. Then comes the conversations on Discord and Twitch. Then comes the news articles and their own comments sections. And then another video.
This might be the first book I've ever read where the POV is truly omniscient. There are few, if any, real characters aside from Ash. Instead, you get usernames, some that repeat from section to section and some that don't. You get arguments from all sides, and group chats from many different types of groups. This all comes in the very recognizable format of primarily reddit and twitter threads, with other social media thrown in from time to time. This creates a really interesting environment that illustrates how global communication affects everything, and how social media has helped movements to gain far-reaching traction. It's so interesting to see this globalized communication written out.
I mentioned before the lack of real characters. Usually I depend on character development to further a story, but this omniscient format provides a new way to look at the idea of characters, especially when looking at who's important in a story. One of the main messages of this novel is that reform has to be from the ground up, and that influencers have the power to influence, while the people at large have the power to change. This is shown well through all the chats and threads in this novel because each person is building their own power based on this internet personality.
It's hard to tell how realistic this novel actually is. How long does it take for an influencer to gain traction? How will all people pay attention to an influencer? However, the most important thing about this novel is definitely the message that individuals and groups have to collectively be the change we wish to see in the world
This was a very powerful novel, and very different from what I expected. I'm glad I picked it up, as it's impressive and very meaningful. I could definitely see myself rereading this in a few years, and I hope by then we've made more progress on all fronts this book addresses.
Disclaimer:
As listed in the summary, the novel is "chronicled through social media posts, chat logs, and comment chains," and this leads to a very interesting epistolary format. The chains always start with Ash Whateverr's cooking videos using parts of murdered rich people as her main ingredient. However, these videos are about so much more than just cooking, as Ash details these people's crimes against the working class. Then comes the comment wars on reddit, twitter, and instagram. Then comes the conversations on Discord and Twitch. Then comes the news articles and their own comments sections. And then another video.
This might be the first book I've ever read where the POV is truly omniscient. There are few, if any, real characters aside from Ash. Instead, you get usernames, some that repeat from section to section and some that don't. You get arguments from all sides, and group chats from many different types of groups. This all comes in the very recognizable format of primarily reddit and twitter threads, with other social media thrown in from time to time. This creates a really interesting environment that illustrates how global communication affects everything, and how social media has helped movements to gain far-reaching traction. It's so interesting to see this globalized communication written out.
I mentioned before the lack of real characters. Usually I depend on character development to further a story, but this omniscient format provides a new way to look at the idea of characters, especially when looking at who's important in a story. One of the main messages of this novel is that reform has to be from the ground up, and that influencers have the power to influence, while the people at large have the power to change. This is shown well through all the chats and threads in this novel because each person is building their own power based on this internet personality.
It's hard to tell how realistic this novel actually is. How long does it take for an influencer to gain traction? How will all people pay attention to an influencer? However, the most important thing about this novel is definitely the message that individuals and groups have to collectively be the change we wish to see in the world
This was a very powerful novel, and very different from what I expected. I'm glad I picked it up, as it's impressive and very meaningful. I could definitely see myself rereading this in a few years, and I hope by then we've made more progress on all fronts this book addresses.
Disclaimer:
July 7, 2021
"Eat the rich. They don’t deserve what they’ve hoarded. None of them are safe."
What a fun way to read a story. This is told by Episodes - starting typically with a narrated youtube video and then the comment section. The it updates with Reddit comments, twitter hashtags and feeds, some Facebook posts and on occasion some article titles and the comment section of live twitch streams. It's a very "social media" centered story that slowly unfolds to show you how one person is a force. It was an incredibly fascinating way to tell the story. For any of us glued to twitter, facebook and/or Reddit, it was an easily engrossing and "down the rabbit hole" feel to it. It was really hard to stop reading and put it down. The way it's told through the media sources I use make it easy to imagine it being very very real.
The gore is great, the writing is wonderful. There are some great Laugh out Loud moments and also some that were hard to read. All in all, such a fun way to tell a story and it easily captivated me and held me to the last page. I loved this one!
"Until next time. Stay hungry".
A huge thank you to the author and publisher for providing an e-ARC via Voracious Readers. This does not affect my opinion regarding the book.
What a fun way to read a story. This is told by Episodes - starting typically with a narrated youtube video and then the comment section. The it updates with Reddit comments, twitter hashtags and feeds, some Facebook posts and on occasion some article titles and the comment section of live twitch streams. It's a very "social media" centered story that slowly unfolds to show you how one person is a force. It was an incredibly fascinating way to tell the story. For any of us glued to twitter, facebook and/or Reddit, it was an easily engrossing and "down the rabbit hole" feel to it. It was really hard to stop reading and put it down. The way it's told through the media sources I use make it easy to imagine it being very very real.
The gore is great, the writing is wonderful. There are some great Laugh out Loud moments and also some that were hard to read. All in all, such a fun way to tell a story and it easily captivated me and held me to the last page. I loved this one!
"Until next time. Stay hungry".
A huge thank you to the author and publisher for providing an e-ARC via Voracious Readers. This does not affect my opinion regarding the book.
May 30, 2021
Some people are just TOO DAMN RICH! It’s always been that way, but it doesn’t always have to be that way. Someday, perhaps the filthy rich will realize they don’t need all that money. So, watch out Forbes 400. Yes, I mean you, Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, Warren Buffet, etc. All of you who have more money than you could ever spend in a lifetime. All of you who could give away half of your money to good causes AND STILL have more money than you could ever spend in a lifetime. Who knows? This was a story about revolution and comeuppance. There really may be an Ash Whatever out there somewhere. I would definitely be following her. I have nothing against any of these people and I have no doubt some of them are good people, but wtf? Who needs that kind of money??? When I was a child, my mother used to call me her ‘little socialist’ because I have never believed it’s morally right for some to have so much and others to have so little. So, this was really my kind of book. I LOVED it. Of course, I’m a born trouble-maker, so I love books about revolution. I especially liked it when Ash cooked up Rocco Mann’s old man testicles for her Rocky Mountain Oysters recipe. I was sorry they were so tough. I hope more people will read this book. I never thought I would live through a pandemic that would kill more than 600,000 Americans. I would much rather have seen this revolution take place. Who knows? Perhaps someday I will.
October 18, 2022
Petty and predictable. It seems few can write humor anymore without further adding gas on the fire that is filling the ever-widening divide between "the two sides".
Names are changed to protect the writer from libel suits yet it is more than clear who is the recipe subject of his ire.
If you like rehash and obsessing about public figures go for it. But this is just a piece that uses the author's own dash of hate and pinch of stereotyping to keep those cooking fires a blaze for making meals that promote group think and at the sametime send half the population to the soupline.
Names are changed to protect the writer from libel suits yet it is more than clear who is the recipe subject of his ire.
If you like rehash and obsessing about public figures go for it. But this is just a piece that uses the author's own dash of hate and pinch of stereotyping to keep those cooking fires a blaze for making meals that promote group think and at the sametime send half the population to the soupline.
October 23, 2021
This novel was something new. A unique reading experience. I consumed (no pun intended, well maybe) in one evening before I went to sleep, which was probably not a good idea. Eat the Rich is a literary horror novel about a YouTuber called Ash Whatever who claims in her cooking videos that she is eating real people, particularly the rich, immoral and corrupt, hence the book title. The novel is made up of Reddit forum comments, live stream chats, Instagram DMs and Ash's dialogue in her videos. This novel was deeply polluted in political and social commentary about social class, the hierarchy, online sleuths and psychological issues. When I was reading it, I wondered if Rivas was writing about his own opinions about events going on in the world. I received a free copy from Andrew Rivas and Voracious Readers Only in exchange for an honest review. Thanks for the thrilling read, Mr Rivas!
April 19, 2022
This was really interesting, fast paced, and I enjoyed Ash’s pov the best, but…. I didn’t connect with the story the way I was supposed to, I think it was the formatting, the whole Twitter, and Instagram posts. Not a fan of that.
December 6, 2021
Gifted through Voracious Readers Only in exchange for an honest review. Read this in less than 24 hours; really enjoyable format with a story that had me gripped from the start. I really liked how this was formatted to show the comments as they would in online forums. Although there's a loss of space, as bits like 'Comment' and 'Share' are displayed, this really helps set the scene and puts you in the place of someone visiting that website and browsing the entries. This thinned down the reading time but was executed really well. The story concept was well written, and although a few questions were unanswered, mostly included in-story via the display of forum comments (i.e how's she getting away with this?), I didn't really feel disappointed that these weren't answered, just accepted the ending.
***
ashwhateverr posts a link on Reddit to their YouTube channel, promoting a new series she's started called 'Eat The Rich'. There's no intro text in the post, just the video link. Initially the video showing her making tacos de lengua, replacing the usual beef tongue with human tongue, is largely passed off as fake. But its got people thinking. As Ash is preparing the tongue and other ingredients, she's enlightening people about who the tongue belongs to: David White, a preacher of his own religious sect, that's been using financial donations for his own good. The first bit is widely known, the second, not so much. A conspiracy follows the video that David is missing but is being covered up by his wife and his church.
The book is set out in episodes with the opening chapter text a transcript of the video that's been released to the YouTube channel, showing Ash recreating recipes using body parts of various rich people that aren't quite as squeaky clean as public opinion believes. What follows the transcript of the video are streams of comments from various social media sites. Each video, a different billionaire.
Quickly, she's started a revolution against the rich, highlighting their fat paychecks while the lower classes suffer for it.
"When the people shall have nothing more to eat, they will eat the rich."
***
ashwhateverr posts a link on Reddit to their YouTube channel, promoting a new series she's started called 'Eat The Rich'. There's no intro text in the post, just the video link. Initially the video showing her making tacos de lengua, replacing the usual beef tongue with human tongue, is largely passed off as fake. But its got people thinking. As Ash is preparing the tongue and other ingredients, she's enlightening people about who the tongue belongs to: David White, a preacher of his own religious sect, that's been using financial donations for his own good. The first bit is widely known, the second, not so much. A conspiracy follows the video that David is missing but is being covered up by his wife and his church.
The book is set out in episodes with the opening chapter text a transcript of the video that's been released to the YouTube channel, showing Ash recreating recipes using body parts of various rich people that aren't quite as squeaky clean as public opinion believes. What follows the transcript of the video are streams of comments from various social media sites. Each video, a different billionaire.
Quickly, she's started a revolution against the rich, highlighting their fat paychecks while the lower classes suffer for it.
"When the people shall have nothing more to eat, they will eat the rich."
July 31, 2020
Received a complimentary copy of this novel from the author via voracious readers only in exchange for an honest review.
What a powerful and utterly unique story this is. This book grabs your attention within the first couple of pages and you get totally absorbed until the end. A thought provoking piece of prose showing the power of the internet for both good and evil. Brilliant, a must read.
What a powerful and utterly unique story this is. This book grabs your attention within the first couple of pages and you get totally absorbed until the end. A thought provoking piece of prose showing the power of the internet for both good and evil. Brilliant, a must read.
May 13, 2021
QANON need not apply.
If "Mommy, I stepped in the internet, what can I do" amuses or offends you, Likewise if "Advertisements contain the only truths to be relied on in a newspaper." - Thomas Jefferson hits a nerve, then this book is for you. "The good, the bad and the batshit crazy" - Andrew Rivas
If "Mommy, I stepped in the internet, what can I do" amuses or offends you, Likewise if "Advertisements contain the only truths to be relied on in a newspaper." - Thomas Jefferson hits a nerve, then this book is for you. "The good, the bad and the batshit crazy" - Andrew Rivas
January 12, 2022
Great read, full of anger and satire. Entertaining and hard to put down, loved it.
September 25, 2021
The beginning is such a Hannibal lecture feel, and you will not be disappointed. It pulls you in.
Its written as a YouTube series, where the person who narrorates it, litterally cooks the rich. Litterally chops them up, and makes fancy dishes out of them; just like hannibal. If you were a big fan of silence of the lambs, Hannibal, red dragon, etc. You will love this book. It's hilarious and honestly satisfied my anger towards the greedy, ugly, rich people of the world.
As someone who works with the homless population, I was extremely angry that billionaires went to space, while there are still people hungry. It makes me so mad that mega churches are taking millions of dollars from followers, who can barely afford the 10% tilth. It makes me so mad that a $24/hr wage , is whats needed to be able to live on with only 1 full time job, and people are fighting for $15/hr wages from billionaires who are to greedy and won't budge.
But this book... it makes me feel better about all that. You read this vigilante, who is doing what our anger wants us to do.
It outlines true events/ issues of the world, and mimics billionaires of the world. His story to world connections are Immaculate.
In some parts of the book, you can read fictional comments from the fictional people who watch the fictional youtube channel. And the author really incorporates the realism of a comment chain on the internet. The "comments" on the "videos", are VERY realistic. I was reading this book to my fiance. And when we got to the part where the "online comments" are. She said "why are people actually like this?" 🤣
If you are like me, and are tired of scammers, poor people in rich countaries, greedy billionaires, and working yourself to death to make ends meat, then you need to read this book; it really helps you blow off steam.
Its written as a YouTube series, where the person who narrorates it, litterally cooks the rich. Litterally chops them up, and makes fancy dishes out of them; just like hannibal. If you were a big fan of silence of the lambs, Hannibal, red dragon, etc. You will love this book. It's hilarious and honestly satisfied my anger towards the greedy, ugly, rich people of the world.
As someone who works with the homless population, I was extremely angry that billionaires went to space, while there are still people hungry. It makes me so mad that mega churches are taking millions of dollars from followers, who can barely afford the 10% tilth. It makes me so mad that a $24/hr wage , is whats needed to be able to live on with only 1 full time job, and people are fighting for $15/hr wages from billionaires who are to greedy and won't budge.
But this book... it makes me feel better about all that. You read this vigilante, who is doing what our anger wants us to do.
It outlines true events/ issues of the world, and mimics billionaires of the world. His story to world connections are Immaculate.
In some parts of the book, you can read fictional comments from the fictional people who watch the fictional youtube channel. And the author really incorporates the realism of a comment chain on the internet. The "comments" on the "videos", are VERY realistic. I was reading this book to my fiance. And when we got to the part where the "online comments" are. She said "why are people actually like this?" 🤣
If you are like me, and are tired of scammers, poor people in rich countaries, greedy billionaires, and working yourself to death to make ends meat, then you need to read this book; it really helps you blow off steam.
May 2, 2021
Certainly a relevant book and as someone who regularly pulls up my photo of some Eat The Rich graffiti for various Twitter posts, this was a topic of interest for me. It was an interesting approach to telling the story, though I suppose I can’t help but want a few more answers. The very end was well written and worth thinking about for more than the time it takes to read it.
I received a free copy from voracious readers with no review requirements.
I received a free copy from voracious readers with no review requirements.
May 14, 2021
This was fun. This was fun! It also holds the distinction of being one of the few books I've seen use the 'social media' schtick and actually do it well; these read like actual Reddit comments and Tweets and everything. They actually made me angry at points.
But this is fun. Bloody and definitely with an agenda, but it's just so over-the-top that it's impossible to not enjoy it. I had a ton of fun with it and I'm glad I picked it up.
But this is fun. Bloody and definitely with an agenda, but it's just so over-the-top that it's impossible to not enjoy it. I had a ton of fun with it and I'm glad I picked it up.
May 2, 2021
I absolutely loved it! This book is insane - it's about the little man standing up to the selfish rich capitalists who prioritise profits over people... But doing it in such a shocking and attention grabbing way. The style the book is written in makes you believe that this really could happen, despite the wild subject matter. I'm going right back to start to read it again.
May 1, 2022
Do you love mixed media format books? Ever read conspiracy theories for fun? Spend any time on reddit? Then this book is for you. 🤣 told through a mix of podcast/YouTube video narrations, reddit posts, tweets, etc, Eat the Rich tells the story of a movement to LITERALLY eat the rich. And it was super fun.
June 10, 2021
Darkly comic outlook on the world. Very well written and instantly relatable if you’ve ever been on the internet. ETR is a leftist book for those of us that want to imagine what it would be like if we could just eat the rich. They deserve it.
September 29, 2020
So unbelievably weird but in the best possible way. I love the way it was written, with the segments from various social media platforms. Couldn't put it down, definitely recommend this book.
May 19, 2021
Awesome Book
Very eye opening, and applicable to what is going on currently. Would recommend to those who is interested in the wrongs of this world.
Very eye opening, and applicable to what is going on currently. Would recommend to those who is interested in the wrongs of this world.
November 3, 2021
Original, thought provoking, and very hard to put down! Really enjoyed it.
Definitely worth a read!
Definitely worth a read!
November 4, 2022
This book was a total experience. The format is quite unique and very engaging, because who doesn't enjoy reading reddit threads and strangers arguing in comment sections?
Sometimes, the threads and chats were a tad bit confusing but that didn't ruin the experience much.
The story itself felt like a big question in morality, but also a wake-up call for change, and I feel like it would make for a great bookclub read because there's a lot to unpack and discuss.
Sometimes, the threads and chats were a tad bit confusing but that didn't ruin the experience much.
The story itself felt like a big question in morality, but also a wake-up call for change, and I feel like it would make for a great bookclub read because there's a lot to unpack and discuss.
May 16, 2021
What a different take on a serial killer genre. You did understand the motives of ash and understood the rationale but not agree with the execution.
I was given an advance copy by the author and voracious readers but the review is entirely my own
I was given an advance copy by the author and voracious readers but the review is entirely my own
October 8, 2021
This book is perfect for the Halloween season, folks! I was contacted by the author to review this macabre story about a serial killer using an unusual means of "preparing" and reporting their crimes.
The internet is a reflection of us at our worst and best.
Told in social media snippets, the serial killer is Ash Whatever who leads a movement called "Eat the Rich". She tracks down wealthy scumbags who prey on and exploit the common man and exposes them and literally serves them up on a platter for her followers to watch on YouTube. At first, her followers are certain the videos are fake until billionaires start disappearing.
In our world of fake news and misinformation, this brilliant and savory revenge story delves into racism, police brutality, and our divided nation. Watching nasty and greedy people finally being held accountable for their actions is a powerful drug and Mr. Rivas gives the reader an unforgettable message to keep fighting for what is right. "Stay hungry, friends."
Overall, I enjoyed this unique and clever story which is truly unlike any novel I've read with its large number of narrators known by only their usernames and Ash being the only "real" person in the book. Please note that the author does a fantastic job on the research end of this book as he includes actual events and scandals throughout the story to make the message more real.
Thank you to Mr. Rivas for giving me the opportunity to read this book with no expectation of a positive review.
The internet is a reflection of us at our worst and best.
Told in social media snippets, the serial killer is Ash Whatever who leads a movement called "Eat the Rich". She tracks down wealthy scumbags who prey on and exploit the common man and exposes them and literally serves them up on a platter for her followers to watch on YouTube. At first, her followers are certain the videos are fake until billionaires start disappearing.
In our world of fake news and misinformation, this brilliant and savory revenge story delves into racism, police brutality, and our divided nation. Watching nasty and greedy people finally being held accountable for their actions is a powerful drug and Mr. Rivas gives the reader an unforgettable message to keep fighting for what is right. "Stay hungry, friends."
Overall, I enjoyed this unique and clever story which is truly unlike any novel I've read with its large number of narrators known by only their usernames and Ash being the only "real" person in the book. Please note that the author does a fantastic job on the research end of this book as he includes actual events and scandals throughout the story to make the message more real.
Thank you to Mr. Rivas for giving me the opportunity to read this book with no expectation of a positive review.
May 24, 2021
I’m not sure if any of this would be considered a spoiler so I put the alert on to be safe.
I was hooked from the start. The details gone into as well as how much it hits on our current world. It’s honestly something that could be realistic. The ending left me questioning a lot but also left me wondering if there will be a sequel. I hope there will be.
I was hooked from the start. The details gone into as well as how much it hits on our current world. It’s honestly something that could be realistic. The ending left me questioning a lot but also left me wondering if there will be a sequel. I hope there will be.
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September 5, 2021
Eat the Rich pulls you in from the first page. Think, Dexter, dabbling in the culinary arts, and failing. Badly. But while the menu is less than appetising, the message that Ash is sending makes the grade. The format is geared towards the online population: YouTube videos, followed by multiple Reddit peeps discussing the authenticity of the videos, as well as those followers who lap it up in true, dangerous cult-like mania, willing to destroy the lives of those they deem to go against their cause-guilty or not.
Eat the Rich was a fun read, although it dragged in parts, namely the Reddit threads. While in real life, these threads can go on with thousands of responses, in book format, it made it far too long. I feel that a few more "deserving" people on the menu and less viewer commentary would have added more value to the story.
I received a free copy of this book from Voracious Readers for my honest review.
Eat the Rich was a fun read, although it dragged in parts, namely the Reddit threads. While in real life, these threads can go on with thousands of responses, in book format, it made it far too long. I feel that a few more "deserving" people on the menu and less viewer commentary would have added more value to the story.
I received a free copy of this book from Voracious Readers for my honest review.
October 3, 2021
Loved this book totally unique with the way it was written by giving us a story told through the way of podcasts, videos and reactions through social media.
If you think you can stomach the story well worth the read.
Looking forward to reading more by this author.
*Was given a complimentary copy through Voracious Readers to give a honest review*
If you think you can stomach the story well worth the read.
Looking forward to reading more by this author.
*Was given a complimentary copy through Voracious Readers to give a honest review*
April 9, 2021
I was given a copy of this book through Voracious Readers Only in exchange for a review.
First off, I have to say I LOVE the cover of this book, very Hannibal Lecter-esque!!
It is a very unique premise, and I loved the format of having the story told through different forms of social media. I was skeptical at first that it would keep my attention, but it was so well done! Rivas really knows internet/reddit/social media culture. There were also so many funny relatable little bits in there (e.g., those ads at the bottom of most articles that say things like "lose 50 pounds in 1 week!!" that no one ever clicks on, and the news articles that give you a glimpse of what the article is about and then say "to read the rest of this article you have to be a subscriber"). Not only was this super relatable, but it added some much needed comic relief to the heavy/gruesome subject matter. Rivas did a great job of using satire to address various social issues as well as the fact that essentially, the rich have the means to put an end most of these issues if they really wanted to, but instead contribute to causing further harm for their own gain. I'm definitely going to recommend this book to others - it was a quick read, and overall a great mix of thriller/suspense and satire.
First off, I have to say I LOVE the cover of this book, very Hannibal Lecter-esque!!
It is a very unique premise, and I loved the format of having the story told through different forms of social media. I was skeptical at first that it would keep my attention, but it was so well done! Rivas really knows internet/reddit/social media culture. There were also so many funny relatable little bits in there (e.g., those ads at the bottom of most articles that say things like "lose 50 pounds in 1 week!!" that no one ever clicks on, and the news articles that give you a glimpse of what the article is about and then say "to read the rest of this article you have to be a subscriber"). Not only was this super relatable, but it added some much needed comic relief to the heavy/gruesome subject matter. Rivas did a great job of using satire to address various social issues as well as the fact that essentially, the rich have the means to put an end most of these issues if they really wanted to, but instead contribute to causing further harm for their own gain. I'm definitely going to recommend this book to others - it was a quick read, and overall a great mix of thriller/suspense and satire.
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