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Red Sparrow by Jason Matthews
2.0

For some reason, Matthews was turned down by the publishers for the recipe book he always wanted to write, and so threaded his cookery instructions into a sex/spy TV movie script.
It’s exhilarating to know that, although half way through a gripping car chase, hard-nosed field agents can take a few moments to bake the perfect raspberry pavlova, demonstrating the perfect blend between hard, crunchy crust and delicately chewy meringue filling.
Inspired by this, I’ve decided to write my own rip-roaring novel about a carpenter who, in a series of unfortunate events, finds himself permanently trapped in a multi-storey brothel. I plan to produce a riot of a page turner, based on a wide variety of sexual encounters, which, at the end of each chapter, will include detailed diagrams and step-by-step instructions for the carpentry joint that best illustrates the carnal act. I’m especially looking forward to describing the titillating details of the Sliding Tongue and Butt Joint.
Anyway, if you’re looking for a recipe book that features universally evil Russians and flawlessly heroic CIA operatives (and you can’t be bothered to read either Delia Smith or John le Carré) this is probably the best book you’ll ever read.