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The Art of LongPig
Emmeline is invited into an absurd world of anthropophagy, when her close friend, Dr. Palmer, takes her on an unforgettable night out to indulge in the forbidden delights of Human-Flesh. Granted access into an otherwise inconceivable flipside of reality, lurking in the secluded, unsuspecting realms of the Health-Care system, she begins to experiment in the world of dark culinary arts with a renowned LongPig chef and butcher, Cameron. Together, the two engage onward with their delusional journey of revolutionary logs, based on experimentation and recipes, in a century-old manual and cannibal bible known as ‘The Art of LongPig’.
- GenresHorror
253 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 29, 2020
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July 28, 2021
I had the honor and pleasure of reading this impressive debut novel as an advance reader copy and I must beg the author’s forgiveness for taking so long to post my review.
The Art of LongPig tells the story of Emmeline, a young woman who is introduced to the clandestine trade of anthropophagy. I must confess that, despite my love for horror, I’d never heard the term “LongPig” prior to reading this story. For those of you unfamiliar with it, it describes human meat. Yes, the central theme of this story is cannibalism, but don’t let that turn your stomach. There is so much more to this book. The characters are well-developed and the storyline is an excellent one. It is brilliantly written and highly immersive. There are moments when you’ll be at the edge of your seat and others that will tug at your heartstrings.
I am especially impressed by Wytens’ ability to handle delicate subject matter with respect and sensitivity. Which is not to say that this story lacks gore and horror. Indeed, it delves deep into the pit of abhorrence, delivering heaping doses of repugnance and abomination—especially with the prep and processing of the LongPig. That the author can strike such a flawless balance between savagery and compassion speaks volumes of her writing prowess. And this is just her first book!
Themes such as good v. evil and nature v. nurture make this read both fascinating and thought-provoking. Emmeline’s struggle to maintain her humanity while satisfying her peculiar appetites presented an intriguing moral dilemma. This book will leave you hungry for more....
Highly recommended!
The Art of LongPig tells the story of Emmeline, a young woman who is introduced to the clandestine trade of anthropophagy. I must confess that, despite my love for horror, I’d never heard the term “LongPig” prior to reading this story. For those of you unfamiliar with it, it describes human meat. Yes, the central theme of this story is cannibalism, but don’t let that turn your stomach. There is so much more to this book. The characters are well-developed and the storyline is an excellent one. It is brilliantly written and highly immersive. There are moments when you’ll be at the edge of your seat and others that will tug at your heartstrings.
I am especially impressed by Wytens’ ability to handle delicate subject matter with respect and sensitivity. Which is not to say that this story lacks gore and horror. Indeed, it delves deep into the pit of abhorrence, delivering heaping doses of repugnance and abomination—especially with the prep and processing of the LongPig. That the author can strike such a flawless balance between savagery and compassion speaks volumes of her writing prowess. And this is just her first book!
Themes such as good v. evil and nature v. nurture make this read both fascinating and thought-provoking. Emmeline’s struggle to maintain her humanity while satisfying her peculiar appetites presented an intriguing moral dilemma. This book will leave you hungry for more....
Highly recommended!
November 1, 2020
Brilliantly written, goes deep into the realms of cannibalism and its effects on the body. The story features some well formed characters, a touch of humour and satisfyingly gory in the right places. This I would class as Splatterpunk. Give this debut novel by Olivia Wytens a try because I guarantee you will not regret it!
February 8, 2024
Hairless Goat Fan
I feel like LongPig is something I'd like to try once - like going to Japan, and eating whale because you're allowed. Its something I know I'd feel really guilty about afterwards. Okay, reading LongPig was not as tasteless as I thought it was going to be. HAZZAH! That's Russian, for cheers, this story is pretty sweet. Happy reading.
I feel like LongPig is something I'd like to try once - like going to Japan, and eating whale because you're allowed. Its something I know I'd feel really guilty about afterwards. Okay, reading LongPig was not as tasteless as I thought it was going to be. HAZZAH! That's Russian, for cheers, this story is pretty sweet. Happy reading.
May 7, 2024
I don’t think this book has seen an editor. The grammar is atrocious, the dialogue is unbelievable, and it jumps around huge plot holes.
DNF.
DNF.
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