Land of Milk and Honey Summary
C Pam Zhang

Land of Milk and Honey Overview

In C Pam Zhang's novel Land of Milk and Honey, the unnamed protagonist finds herself accepting a chef's position in an elite mountain community just as the rest of the world is overtaken by famine and desolation. Although she joins the enigmatic society hoping for a new life, she soon realizes that in order to survive, she must discard her true self. Written from the protagonist's first person point of view, the novel explores themes including privilege, desire, and survival.