Every other Sunday we are taking a look at the world of books. I read a lot and always want to share my opinions on what I read, so I thought it would be fun to write reviews. Today we are looking at Ed Gamble’s new autobiography.

Glutton (2023)

Ed Gamble

Synopsis

The hilarious memoir from comedian, Off Menu host and Great British Menu judge, Ed Gamble.

From a young age, Ed Gamble’s immaculate bibs and extremely dirty nappies hinted at his capacious appetite. Before he could walk, Ed already knew that he preferred poached salmon to puree, that celery was a calorie-sapping waste of time, and that mashed potatoes should be made with lashings of butter.

Whilst he might ordinarily have been upset by the calls of ‘precocious little sh*t’ coming from his family, he was too busy stuffing his gob and staging rebellions against the patronising list of misery that is a children’s menu.

In Glutton, Ed shares a relatable buffet of experiences and stories from a life lived through food. From the trials of being a diabetic with a sweet tooth to his teenage battles with obesity, to the joy of cooking and the power of food to bring us together, this is a wonderful, hilarious and heart-warming memoir of a delightful obsession.

– from Waterstones

Positive Points

If you are looking for an autobiography that is told in a very unique way then this is the book for you as it is told through the world of food. All the anecdotes that are discussed are related to food and the story of a comedian who loves eating. Whilst Ed Gamble is a type 1 Diabetic this does not allow him to change the way he eats as he loves food. Hear all about the stories of lots of food in university all the way up to his marriage and comedy career. It is a very interesting read and a great read.

Negative

If you are not a fan of food then this is not the book for you.

Overall Review

Overall, this is a book that is a really fun read and if you end up listening to the audiobook version there are sound effects used throughout. It is a book that will make you hungry though so be warned.

Rating : **** 4 Stars