“Ms. Ward is a gifted writer, and Hunger is a zippy read, especially for foodies.” —The Dallas Morning News

“Simple recipes for meals and marriages add charm to this first novel. . . . Like Anna’s cooking, Ward’s style is simple and direct, with carefully selected enhancements. Childhood memories, such as young Anna taking refuge from her parents’ overcooked meals in a neighbor’s kitchen, or adult nightmares, like the dinner party that inevitably ends in a fight, show a keen sense of detail.” —Publishers Weekly