Fried Chicken, Jesus and Chocolate
- ISBN-10
- 0692651365
- ISBN-13
- 9780692651360
- Pages
- 280
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2016-03-29
- Publisher
- Open Books Publishing (UK)
- Author
- Fergus MacRoich
Description
In Fried Chicken, Jesus and Chocolate, Ishmael is born to a heroin addicted mother whom he thinks is a spider. Much of his time while growing up is spent eating fried chicken and watching cartoons. When his mother overdoses Ishmael goes to live with Grandma Cecilia, who impresses the teachings of Jesus upon him. After Grandma Cecilia is murdered, Ishmael is taken to a Boy's Home where he is abused but is protected by 'higher powers' and his own will to survive. Fried Chicken, Jesus and Chocolate is as much about storytelling as it is about style, and the ending is as magical and fantastical as some of the moments in Ishmael's life.
