Plot Summary

The Feast of Love

Charles Baxter
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The Feast of Love

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2000

Book Brief

Charles Baxter

The Feast of Love

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2000
Book Details
Pages

308

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Ann Arbor, Michigan • 1990s

Theme
Publication Year

2000

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Feast of Love by Charles Baxter follows protagonist Harry and a group of interwoven characters in Portland as they navigate love's complexities. Harry, mourning his son, offers advice at a local café run by Bradley, whose marriage with Kathryn is disintegrating. Amidst romances, betrayals, and personal struggles, the characters seek understanding, connection, and resolution. Topics in the book include the loss of a child, relationship dissolution, and infidelity.

Emotional

Bittersweet

Contemplative

Romantic

Melancholic

Reviews & Readership

3.9

9,957 ratings

60%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

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Charles Baxter's The Feast of Love is applauded for its lyrical prose and intricate narrative structure, skillfully weaving multiple love stories. Critics laud its emotional depth and character development. However, some find its interconnected stories occasionally disjointed. Overall, it’s celebrated for its rich examination of human relationships and enduring appeal.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Feast of Love?

A reader who would enjoy The Feast of Love by Charles Baxter is likely drawn to rich, character-driven narratives exploring complex relationships. Fans of narrative depth similar to Richard Russo's Empire Falls or the emotional intricacy found in Marilynne Robinson's Gilead would find this novel compelling. Ideal for those who appreciate modern American fiction with a focus on human connection.

3.9

9,957 ratings

60%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

308

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Ann Arbor, Michigan • 1990s

Theme
Publication Year

2000

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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