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Feast Your Eyes

Myla Goldberg
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Feast Your Eyes

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019

Book Brief

Myla Goldberg

Feast Your Eyes

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York City • 1950s-1970s

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Feast Your Eyes by Myla Goldberg, Samantha "Sam" Preston explores her relationship with her photographer mother Lillian through a series of catalog notes from an exhibition of Lillian's work, revealing Lillian's creative passions and the personal and professional choices she made. The story unfolds as Sam gains insight into her mother's life and wrestles with understanding and forgiveness. Some content involves sensitive themes, including explicit photographs and the effects of public scandal.

Contemplative

Emotional

Bittersweet

Nostalgic

Reviews & Readership

4.3

2,655 ratings

81%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Feast Your Eyes by Myla Goldberg is praised for its compelling narrative structure and rich, evocative writing. The novel's exploration of art, motherhood, and female agency resonates with readers, though some found the pacing slow and the fragmented format challenging. Overall, it offers a poignant, thought-provoking read but may not appeal to those seeking a more traditional storyline.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Feast Your Eyes?

Feast Your Eyes by Myla Goldberg appeals to readers who appreciate richly detailed historical fiction, feminist themes, and the exploration of the artistic process. Fans of The People in the Trees by Hanya Yanagihara and The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt will appreciate its intricate narrative and depth.

4.3

2,655 ratings

81%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York City • 1950s-1970s

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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