![]() I was mildly entertained by this book, but mostly found myself disenchanted because there never really seemed like an obvious resolution for the author's problems. I never really considered that there was an inventor of instant noodles so I guess you could say my interest was piqued. This book was on display at the Provo Library and caught my eye because of the interesting title. If anything you may save a few bucks on groceries due to a distinct craving for ramen. Maybe an imperfect ending is in fact perfect for a story about several imperfections of the human condition? Give this one a whirl. While there is no perfect ending this story, if Raskin succeeds in his quest I will not say, the journey is a great read. Not too long into his program, Raskin decides he must try to meet the Noodle King in person. Raskin relates trials of Ando's life, success and failures all the while sharing his letters to his "noodle god" about the terrible ways he has treated not only women but other people who love him. After reading an article on Ando, Raskin decides he is the perfect deity. You see, when Raskin's intimacy problem becomes to much for him to bare he joins a group (which is most likely an offshoot of AA for sex addicts) where his sponsor prompts him to pick a "higher power" to whom he must relinquish his will. But this is as much a story about Ando as it is Raskin. ![]() He challenges himself to engage in bizarre challenges like those in Japanese game shows. He befriends a old curmudgeonly sushi chef and his wife. Raskin is a Nipponophile who reads Manga about food and cooking, a strangely endearing quirk. As much of a jerk as he is his story is still very engaging. He habitually pushes away people who care about him and obsessively trolls the internet for sex while faithful women he claims to love either remain ignorant or turn a blind eye. The two connect as Raskin writes letters to Ando confessing his sins as part of a 12 step program.įor years Raskin has ruined everything good that comes his way. ![]() The book uses alternating stories of Raskin's terrible habit of cheating on women he dates and that of the life of Momofuku Ando, the creator of instant Ramen. He may not even be or have been a likable person, though he seems to have had no problems getting women to sleep with him, however many people seem to think women generally like assholes and anyway one doesn't have to be in a "relationship" in order to engage in "carnal relations".Īndy Raskin is, however, an engaging writer who is able to relate to his readers while talking about some of the more unsavory flaws in his own personality. Andy Raskin may not be a likable narrator.
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