Critical Praise

"As a first novel, Hunger stands on its own: a finely angled vision into hell, a spare portrait of the banality of survival."

——Philadelphia Enquirer

"This stark debut novel is a poignant look at a wrenching period of history."

——Chicago Tribune

Blackwell craftily weaves history and botany through this utterly devourable narrative."

——Los Angeles Times

"Diligently researched and written in appropriately spare prose, the novel is insightful and gripping."

——San Francisco Chronicle