A review by catalyst226
Land of Milk and Honey by C Pam Zhang

challenging reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

A dystopian novel that takes place after a man-made smog covers the earth and crops die with the lack of sunlight. Our main character gains employment as a chef in the Land of Milk and Honey above the smog in the Italian mountains. The characters are specifically unlikeable and flawed but I enjoyed them nonetheless - with the exception of the employer. I quite enjoyed the author's writing style and careful attention to descriptions of food, textures, etc.