{"product_id":"black-cake-9781405950084","title":"Black Cake","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTHE BRAND NEW DISNEY+ SERIES AND \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNEW YORK TIMES \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eBESTSELLER\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRead the gripping word-of-mouth sensation that''s now a major new series by Oprah Winfrey on Disney+\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e*** SERIES STARS MIA ISAAC, ADRIENNE WARREN, CHIPO CHUNG AND ASHLEY THOMAS ***\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEveryone wants to discover what they''re made of . . .\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e**Featured on Barack Obama''s Summer Reading List**\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e**A \u003ci\u003eGrazia\u003c\/i\u003e Instagram ''IT'' book to watch out for**\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e''\u003c\/i\u003eA story as meaningful as it is delicious'' \u003cb\u003eTAYLOR JENKINS REID\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e''A roiling soup of family secrets, big lies [and] great loves'' \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNEW YORK TIMES\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e''Special, beautifully written. Rich and intoxicating''\u003cb\u003e \u003ci\u003eGOOD HOUSEKEEPING\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e''Brilliant writing. A stunning book'' \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRIMA\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e''EPIC''\u003cb\u003e \u003ci\u003eGUARDIAN\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e________\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEleanor Bennett won''t let her secrets die with her.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen Eleanor''s estranged\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnputdownable. Astonishing. Twists and turns so shocking they will leave your head spinning and your heart aching\u003c\/b\u003e * Grazia *\u003cbr\u003eAn \u003cb\u003eextremely assured\u003c\/b\u003e debut which pulls in threads and echoes from across the Caribbean diaspora to deliver \u003cb\u003ea rich, complex and really satisfying novel\u003c\/b\u003e -- Alison Finch, BBC Radio 4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA delicious novel. The chapters come fast and furious . . . \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eA satisfying literary meal, heralding the arrival of a new novelist to watch\u003c\/b\u003e * Independent *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBlack Cake\u003c\/i\u003e is a beautiful, deeply resonant story\u003c\/b\u003e of children trying to understand the mother they have lost. Charmaine Wilkerson \u003cb\u003etransports you across the decades and the globe accompanied by complex, wonderfully drawn characters. \u003c\/b\u003eShe has managed to tell \u003cb\u003ea story that is as meaningful as it is delicious. At turns delightfully juicy and then stunningly wise, \u003ci\u003eBlack Cake\u003c\/i\u003e is a winner\u003c\/b\u003e -- Taylor Jenkins Reid, \u003ci\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eDaisy Jones and The Six\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBlack Cake\u003c\/i\u003e explores the ways we use meals not just to nourish ourselves but to help tell unspeakable stories. Family, food, festering resentment - you'll find plenty to chew on . . . \u003c\/b\u003eWilkerson approaches her plot like a mad chef, grabbing ingredients from all over the world, slicing and dicing with abandon, tossing characters and palm fronds and a few drops of rum into a pot and letting it all come to a simmer . . . \u003cb\u003eA roiling soup of family secrets, big lies, great loves, bright colours and strong smells\u003c\/b\u003e * New York Times *\u003cbr\u003eI was instantly taken in by this multi-generational \u003cb\u003etale of identity, family, and the lifelong push and pull of home. \u003c\/b\u003eThis novel has a tremendous heart at its centre, and\u003cb\u003e I felt its beat on every page. What an extraordinary debut\u003c\/b\u003e -- Mary Beth Keane, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eAsk Again, Yes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA special, beautifully written novel that's as rich and intoxicating as the Jamaican rum cake of its title\u003c\/b\u003e * Good Housekeeping *\u003cbr\u003eSo \u003cb\u003ebeautifully written \u003c\/b\u003eI'm struggling to believe it's a debut. The cake is the glue that holds all the layers together and the scenes are so well drawn \u003cb\u003eI could almost taste the cake, feel the warm sea on my skin. My heart broke and was put back together. Bravo\u003c\/b\u003e -- Nikki May, author of \u003ci\u003eWahala\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eI [. . .] was immediately drawn in\u003c\/b\u003e -- Bonnie Garmus, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eLessons in Chemistry\u003c\/i\u003e * i *\u003cbr\u003eAn intricately woven tale that deliciously captures the experience migration, family, love and loss with such empathy and pathos - \u003cb\u003ea book that is both universal and unique. \u003c\/b\u003e -- Afua Hirsch\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eI loved the brilliant writing, the characters and the clever and beautiful way the story melded together. A stunning book\u003c\/b\u003e * Prima, 'BOOK OF THE MONTH' *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWilkerson explores the nuances of racial identity and betrayal in a powerful novel\u003c\/b\u003e * Vogue *\u003cbr\u003eBLACK CAKE has all the ingredients of the tastiest stories: \u003cb\u003esecrets, romance, danger, and a cast of characters so real you want to scream at them one moment and hug them the next. I felt nearly breathles\u003c\/b\u003es while reading Eleanor's truth - \u003cb\u003eas if I were right there in the room with Byron and Benny, wholly immersed in their mother's tragedies and triumphs \u003c\/b\u003e -- Dawnie Walton, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Final Revival of Opal and Nev\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA \u003cb\u003estunning page-turner\u003c\/b\u003e, with characters that felt real and relatable.\u003cb\u003e I can't recommend this book highly enough. An incredible debut \u003c\/b\u003e -- Louise Hare, author of \u003ci\u003eThis Lovely City\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBlack Cake\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003etook a hold of me from the first page \u003c\/b\u003eand didn't let go ... A \u003cb\u003egripping, poignant\u003c\/b\u003e debut from an important new voice -- Naima Coster, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eWhat’s Mine and Yours\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA sparkling debut, which examines migration, estrangement and the stories we tell about ourselves\u003c\/b\u003e * METRO *\u003cbr\u003eIncluded in \u003cb\u003e'The books we're looking forward to in 2022'\u003c\/b\u003e * Good Housekeeping *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis powerful debut about family and identity, set against a backdrop of Caribbean culture, history and traditions, already has the stamp of approval from Oprah\u003c\/b\u003e * Heat *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA powerful, beautiful debut\u003c\/b\u003e * Woman's Own *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA multi-generational debut generating hype\u003c\/b\u003e * Grazia *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eYou can't help but fall in love with this book\u003c\/b\u003e * Stylist *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eUtterly engrossing and full of twists, Black Cake is absolutely worth the calories\u003c\/b\u003e * Red *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA testimony to how migration, memories and the life decisions of our elders can trickle down the generations and shape us.\u003c\/b\u003e The careful cultural references to the Caribbean diaspora are deliciously nostalgic - \u003cb\u003eI couldn't get enough!\u003c\/b\u003e * Good Housekeeping, Books of the Year *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA shining family saga . . . Readers will adore this highly accomplished effort from a talented new writer\u003c\/b\u003e * Publishers Weekly, Starred Review *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA heartfelt story of loss, lies and reconciliation\u003c\/b\u003e * Daily Mail *\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBlack Cake\u003c\/i\u003e is such an engaging novel. The structure works brilliantly with its dual narrative and short, sharp chapters. \u003cb\u003eAs I read, I felt like I could taste the sweet and spice of the black cake that links generations of the same family.\u003c\/b\u003e Wilkerson's \u003ci\u003eBlack Cake \u003c\/i\u003eis \u003cb\u003efilled with secrets, family ties and hidden desires.\u003c\/b\u003e It is an \u003cb\u003eextremely satisfying\u003c\/b\u003e read that stays with you long after the final page. \u003cb\u003eAs moreish as its title. If you want to be transported, read this book\u003c\/b\u003e -- Jodie Chapman, author of \u003ci\u003eAnother Life\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA family drama meets murdery mystery\u003c\/b\u003e * Sunday Times *\u003cbr\u003eThe perfect recipe for an epic family drama . . . \u003cb\u003eFeuds, grief, and a murder make Charmaine Wilkerson's \u003ci\u003eBlack Cake\u003c\/i\u003e unputdownable\u003c\/b\u003e * Grazia Book Club Online *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOne of the most feverishly anticipated debuts of the year\u003c\/b\u003e * Daily Mail *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA delicious and gripping tale that sweeps the reader across decades and continents\u003c\/b\u003e * Guardian *\u003cbr\u003eI really savoured this\u003cb\u003e rich, layered family saga\u003c\/b\u003e ... Charmaine's writing is \u003cb\u003esubtle and lyrical, pulling you into a powerful story of secrets, roots and identity.\u003c\/b\u003e The flavour of it will linger long after you've finished -- Beth Morrey, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eSaving Missy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn extraordinary debut\u003c\/b\u003e * Hello! *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA sweeping story, with Wilkerson masterfully bringing together all the different threads, making social history the backbone of everything\u003c\/b\u003e * Independent *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCompletely blew me away\u003c\/b\u003e ... I loved the\u003cb\u003e brilliant writing\u003c\/b\u003e, the characters and the clever and beautiful way the story melded together ... this is\u003cb\u003e a stunning book\u003c\/b\u003e * Red, Book of the Month *\u003cbr\u003eDelving into ideas around identity, familial bonds and lifelong secrets, \u003ci\u003eBlack Cake\u003c\/i\u003e looks to be \u003cb\u003ea wildly moreish page-turner\u003c\/b\u003e * Refinery29 *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTouching on racism and acceptance, betrayal and loyalty, this emotional, heartfelt debut explores the meaning of home and the family that define it\u003c\/b\u003e * Daily Express *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA delight to read, each page of Black Cake is more interesting than the last. Wilkerson weaves social history into the backbone of the story, in a way that's nothing short of masterful\u003c\/b\u003e * Courier *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis emotional, heartfelt debut explores the meaning of home and the family that define it\u003c\/b\u003e * Sunday Express *\u003cbr\u003eA \u003cb\u003eskilful debut\u003c\/b\u003e about family secrets - and food * i news *\u003cbr\u003eA \u003cb\u003ewonderful immersive\u003c\/b\u003e experience * Daily Mail *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA beautiful read - a real pageturner\u003c\/b\u003e * Women's Hour, BBC Radio 4 *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA delight to read, each page of Black Cake is more interesting than the last. Wilkerson weaves social history into the backbone of the story, in a way that's nothing short of masterful.\u003c\/b\u003e * Herald *\u003cbr\u003eA\u003cb\u003e resonant \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003estory \u003c\/b\u003eof identity, family and the meaning of home * Mail on Sunday *\u003cbr\u003eA \u003cb\u003edelight to read, each page of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBlack Cake \u003c\/i\u003eis more interesting than \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ethe last.\u003c\/b\u003e Wilkerson \u003cb\u003emasterfully \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eweaves social history into the backbone of the story\u003c\/b\u003e * Press Association *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrepare to be hooked\u003c\/b\u003e * The Handbook *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eImpressive\u003c\/b\u003e * Evening Standard *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA rich story\u003c\/b\u003e around immigration and identity ... the novel \u003cb\u003ebeautifully captures the struggles of family and identity and the liberation that comes from those struggles\u003c\/b\u003e * Irish TImes *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEngrossing . . . \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eWilkerson's brilliant descriptions are positively sumptuous for the mind's eye\u003c\/b\u003e * Heromag *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn incredible family saga spanning 60 years, jumping across continents and time, forming a multi-layered book about secrets and inheritance\u003c\/b\u003e * Guardian.com *\u003cbr\u003eA \u003cb\u003edelicious and gripping\u003c\/b\u003e tale that \u003cb\u003esweeps the reader across decades and continents\u003c\/b\u003e, turning everything the siblings think they know about themselves and their family on its head' -- Jyoti Patel, Guardian","brand":"Penguin Books Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48738984788311,"sku":"9781405950084","price":9.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781405950084.jpg?v=1720050790","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/black-cake-9781405950084","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}