Cannibalism, as a subject, both fascinates and repels us. Like a car wreck, we want to look, but hate ourselves for wanting to look -- but it turns out that there's a good reason for thinking about cannibals. They can tell us about many of the most mysterious aspects of our lives, things that are everywhere, but exist beneath our notice. How to Serve Man may make you ask questions for which you never knew you wanted answers -- and find that some questions are worthwhile, even when they don't lead to definitive answers.