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Slice Harvester A Memoir in Pizza Colin Atrophy Hagendorf Books

After hearing about this book on a random radio interview, I picked it up on a whim. Boy am I glad that I did! Colin Hagendort, aka "The Slice Harvester," while in a "drinking and talking" state with one of his buddies, came up with a plan to eat a plain cheese slice at every single pizzeria on the island of Manhattan, while reviewing each slice on his blog. While this, in itself, could make for a totally engaging read, The Slice Harvester goes so much further, to make this a true 5-star reading experience.

Colin intersperses individual review selections from his blog with incredibly easy to relate to stories about his personal life (his childhood, his adolescence, and his present state), the "lives" and histories of different areas of NYC, and the histories of various pizza parlors (and the families who built them). The book has a definite "quest" narrative, where Colin confronts his personal demons during his mission, meets new and old friends and acquaintances along the way, and ultimately triumphs in much more important ways than just finishing all the pizzas!

Highlights of the book included Colin "slice harvesting" with movie star Phoebe Cates and her teenage daughter, and (more of a highlight for me), his harvesting mission with personally massively respected Bay Area zine legend Aaron Cometbus (I met him ages ago in the Bay Area)!!! That was a totally unexpected and wonderful surprise!!! The sections of the book that deal with New York pizza history were also fascinating and insightful reads, as well as Colin's descriptions of life growing up in the NY punk scene.

Colin's writing style, itself, is spot on. His writing is incredibly clear and direct, yet deeply emotional and absolutely loaded with biting humor. He weaves together deeply personal memoirs and insights seamlessly with the gluey cheese and grease of hundreds of cheese slices! I started reading this book and could not put it down until I reached the last page.

Perhaps I am extra partial to this book, and Colin's writing, as I grew up in the early 90's California Bay Area punk scene, read many of the same zines as Colin did during my formative years, and listened to a lot of the same records. I can totally relate to many of Colin's stories as I had lived through similar situations myself in the not so distant past. I also lived in NYC for 5 years, and this book totally took me back there (I have actually eaten at several of the pizzerias he profiled, including Gino's). His portrait of how New York has evolved, for better and worse, over the last few decades is dead accurate.

Final recommendation: just buy this book at any cost. Even if you don't like pizza, you will love this!!! 5+ stars!


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Slice Harvester A Memoir in Pizza Colin Atrophy Hagendorf Books Reviews

Not as good as I thought it would be. It was interesting to read an insight to punk culture, but at times, the writing style seemed a tad bit whiney. Was struggling to get to the end of the book because of the tone. The final chapters were well written though - I enjoyed the parts where he described the generational story of one of the pizza parlours.
I had no interest in the author, only the pizza. To that extent it was somewhat interesting. I wouldn't really recommend
the book but if you are a pizza fanatic, why not. And he did give me a pizza I have to try on my next trip.
easy read, fun, a little silly and a little depressing. Anyone thinking of becoming a reviewer of items or services should read this to see a different type of review style.
I've always been skecptical of the free mta wifi not knowing who is then able to hack into my phone but on one particular day I logged on and after connecting a list of New York reads popped up. I love pizza so I started reading The Slice Harvester based on its cover. I ordered it the next day.

This book is so awesome! It left me feeling content with my life in its present state, inspired for my future and wanting to meet the author! I loved his wording as it made me feel like he was talking to me face to face. It was real. First book I've finished in months and I'm rereading it! Thanks for sharing Colin.
Knowing Colin, I could hear this book in his voice (and eventually did, as I got to help check his bootleg audiobook version for his grandma. Lol). Such a great tale, with some bio about the slice slingers thrown in. Glad he made it through, and this was a joy to read. Also, damn, alcohol is rough, and it's hella rad he got sober and is thriving now. Read this if you like pizza.
So far this is a rather unique approach to a personal story as well as to a guide to New York pizza. The author, with his self-proclaimed punk sensibility, has a breezy writing style. That, coupled with the easy-to-read font and line spacing, will make this a quick and fun read prior to my upcoming NY trip. I suspect the book may even delve into more substantial life stories as it progresses.
This is not a story about pizza or food. It is the journey of a young man at war with his suburban roots and family expectations who dives into the underground life of the City. After being lost in drugs, alcohol and meaningless relationships, he finds order in a quest to be a popular blogger, and finds peace and meaning in his life by completing his chosen task. Recent interviews and TV spots focusing on his search for the perfect Slice, only diminish this brilliantly written memoir. This is an author we will be hearing from for many years.
After hearing about this book on a random radio interview, I picked it up on a whim. Boy am I glad that I did! Colin Hagendort, aka "The Slice Harvester," while in a "drinking and talking" state with one of his buddies, came up with a plan to eat a plain cheese slice at every single pizzeria on the island of Manhattan, while reviewing each slice on his blog. While this, in itself, could make for a totally engaging read, The Slice Harvester goes so much further, to make this a true 5-star reading experience.

Colin intersperses individual review selections from his blog with incredibly easy to relate to stories about his personal life (his childhood, his adolescence, and his present state), the "lives" and histories of different areas of NYC, and the histories of various pizza parlors (and the families who built them). The book has a definite "quest" narrative, where Colin confronts his personal demons during his mission, meets new and old friends and acquaintances along the way, and ultimately triumphs in much more important ways than just finishing all the pizzas!

Highlights of the book included Colin "slice harvesting" with movie star Phoebe Cates and her teenage daughter, and (more of a highlight for me), his harvesting mission with personally massively respected Bay Area zine legend Aaron Cometbus (I met him ages ago in the Bay Area)!!! That was a totally unexpected and wonderful surprise!!! The sections of the book that deal with New York pizza history were also fascinating and insightful reads, as well as Colin's descriptions of life growing up in the NY punk scene.

Colin's writing style, itself, is spot on. His writing is incredibly clear and direct, yet deeply emotional and absolutely loaded with biting humor. He weaves together deeply personal memoirs and insights seamlessly with the gluey cheese and grease of hundreds of cheese slices! I started reading this book and could not put it down until I reached the last page.

Perhaps I am extra partial to this book, and Colin's writing, as I grew up in the early 90's California Bay Area punk scene, read many of the same zines as Colin did during my formative years, and listened to a lot of the same records. I can totally relate to many of Colin's stories as I had lived through similar situations myself in the not so distant past. I also lived in NYC for 5 years, and this book totally took me back there (I have actually eaten at several of the pizzerias he profiled, including Gino's). His portrait of how New York has evolved, for better and worse, over the last few decades is dead accurate.

Final recommendation just buy this book at any cost. Even if you don't like pizza, you will love this!!! 5+ stars!