Books like Eat my heart out by Zoe Pilger
In Zoe Pilger’s debut novel, Eat My Heart Out, 23‑year‑old Ann‑Marie, an art critic working for the Independent and pursuing a PhD at Goldsmiths, navigates London’s glittering artistic scene while grappling with her own bulimic tendencies and a desire for authenticity. Her friendship with the austere second‑wave feminist Steph provides a sharp contrast, as the two women confront the hypocrisies and expectations that trap contemporary female identities. Pilger’s witty, unapologetic prose offers a satirical critique of post‑post‑feminist Britain, exploring the pressures on young women over love, career and everyday choices.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comic Satire
Authors: Zoe Pilger
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