Still, that's the only approach that would allow any substance in a book like this. This book is quite heavy and does not hold back when it comes to a multitude of potentially harmful or triggering topics, so proceed with caution.
Over the years, I've seen Tweets or heard random podcast episodes with Gay, so I was curious to finally read her writing. I was re-reminded of it as Roxane Gay announced she was pulling her podcast from Spotify as not to share airspace with Joe Rogan. It was a book I needed to read for a project, and all I really knew was that this book had been a big deal when it had first come out. When I was looking through my TBR trying to figure out what to read next, I discovered that Hunger was available on audiobook from my library and immediately dove in without reading any kind of summary.
TWs: discussion of eating disorders, sexual assault
