I didn't realize I downloaded just a sample story and not the whole collection and it took me a moment to find out why my ebook ended in five minutes. That's on me.

Anyway, onto the story. Oh boy. It's just a bunch of reviews for a Chinese-Italian pizza (ish?) restaurant talking about the weird experiences they had with delivery. It doesn't seem like much but the way the author manages to lace weird stuff into the stories and keep the tone fun and humorous is great and I am very excited to get my hands on the whole collection.

I really enjoyed this and will definitely read the rest of the collection when it comes out! I feel like Hannah from Clitheroe because I want to know what else is yet to come!

Great to be able to read this short story from Eliza Clark's forthcoming collection. I loved this story because I'm fascinated with online reviews, and this is a story told using reviews for 'Chitaly', a mysterious delivery-based restaurant. Loved the touches like a reviewer mispelling 'sauce' as 'source' which gives it a sense of realism. Can't wait to read the rest of them!

As a fan of Eliza Clark and someone who enjoys a well constructed short story, this was a wonderful glimpse into what alludes to a very interesting collection of short stories.

It was a quick read, yet I was left with more questions than anything else. This one confused me. I don’t actually know what it’s about really. Other than a delivery driver speaks in an Australian accent, and delivers pizzas to households hundreds of miles away?! But no idea as to why.

Written in a quirky format - as a series of reviews for a takeaway which may or may not exist.
But the reviews were humorous and I found it original.

It did grab my attention, and the confusion just added to that. I would really like to read the book to find out what the other stories are like and if the confusion is a theme for me or if I can work it out!

Overall, a weird story that made me slightly uncomfortable, but intrigued as to what’s going to come next!

An intriguing glimpse into what promises to be a quirky and inventive short story collection. I would appreciate the opportunity to read more.

Eliza Clark’s "The Shadow Over Little Chitaly" is a uniquely compelling short story that really packs a punch. Uniquely through restaurant reviews for a peculiar takeaway spot named 'Little Chitaly,' the customers of this ‘restaurant’ explain the unusual food, inexplicable Austrailian accents, and suspiciously quick delivery.

The writing is fun and weirdly believable. I’m impressed how Clark has managed to build distinguishable characters/voices in the different reviews. It’s definitely a good story and I’m looking forward to reading the rest!

Thank you again for this review copy.

I love Eliza Clark and her writing in this is exceptional yet again! Dark humour, clever prose, just perfection.

I can’t wait to actually read the full book! This is only one excerpt from the novel - rather than the whole book. So it definitely left me leaving more.

Love Eliza, love the writing, hate that this is just an excerpt. I need the rest of the book immediately!!

I’m not usually a fan of short stories because they cut off right when you’re invested but for Eliza Clark, you make the exception, right?

Well, reader, it happened again, I got fully invested in the story and it ended, the excerpt ended and I wanted to continue reading the rest of the book. Except this time I’m not upset, I’m very excited for November 7th, when this releases so that I can devour this in its entirety!

Thank you so much to Faber & Faber for the chance to read this excerpt before the book is released! 🩷❤️ #NetGalley #ShesAlwaysHungry

Eliza Clark's debut short story collection promises to "plumb the depths of that most basic human feeling: hunger", and I think it's kind of genius that the first and only story granted to us lucky few successful ARC applicants is this short and sweet little nugget, composed entirely of increasingly surreal online reviews for a Chinese-Italian fusion restaurant which may or may not exist, and which is almost certainly run by white/tan/blonde and beachy Australian cultists if it does. It's not as overtly dark as either of Clark's previous novels - both of which I've loved - but its absurdism and its ambiguity hint at darker things to come.

This short story was a collection of several justeat reviews for a mysterious restaurant offering a clash of Chinese and Italian food. It was gripping, unique, and has left me even more intrigued for the full book.

Clark showcased her talent in making it genuinely seem like there were so many different people writing their reviews. ( I also very much respect Hannah for her commitment to the cause.)

I would definitely order from little Chitaly and I do wonder about the ominous apples…

An amazing excerpt of Eliza Clark's next title - the short story is funny in its portrayal of the different characters' confused reviews, yet has an unsettling undertone and fantastical elements. Can't wait to read the rest!

I really enjoyed the short story excerpted from this book that was included in the download. It was masterfully written with a sense of mystery and unease, and the characters’ voices felt so real! I’m a big fan of this author and can’t wait to read the whole book!

The short story 'The Shadow Over Little Chitaly' is absolutely hilarious. Told through the form of confused and bewildered reviews it made me laugh out loud on the train. Cannot wait to read the full collection.

Disappointed this isn’t the full book, but I loved the short story about Little Chitaly. It was weird, humorous, and so so strange. I actually read it twice it was so good. Parts had me laughing out loud whilst others gave me uncanny valley vibes. I want to read the whole collection now; this has definitely put Eliza Clark on my list of authors to buy from.

5 stars but i genuinely don't think it could be anything less. if this is indicative of the full book i am so excited for it. SOOOO disappointed though that this is not the full book...

Would have loved to review the whole book.
Ingenious and eerie, this story captivates with its originality. Told through a series of reviews—some by recurring reviewers—it unveils the enigma of a takeaway place that fuses Italian and Chinese cuisine. The dark humor and sharp wit are strong. If the rest of the collection matches this quality, it promises to be a masterpiece.

Creative and entertaining, this story uses reviews to craft a unique narrative. The unusual combination of Italian and Chinese dishes adds a fascinating element, while the dark humor is expertly woven. The subtle hints of a more sinister plot make it both engaging and thought-provoking. If the entire collection sustains this level of innovation and charm, it’s bound to be outstanding.

This was an excellent short story, bizarre and eerie, compelling and moreish. I absolutely can't wait to get my hands on the full collection!

Weird, charming and intriguing. Everything I love about Eliza Clark. Can’t wait to read the full thing!

IM READY FOR THE WHOLE BOOK NOW. ELIZA CLARK NEVER FAILS!!!

Covers game = 100%
Title game = 100%
Writing game = 1000000%

Autobuy author who always lives up to my expectations

Thank you to NetGalley, the publishers and author for a sneak peak of this story collection.

My short trip to the review page of Little Chitaly has already made me want to place an order just to see what I get! A very strange way to introduce us to the book, I expect it will only get more creepy and eery. A different direction from Eliza Clark’s previous work but also has her signature feel.

This has very much piqued my interest in getting to read the rest of these stories.