Christensen, Kate
The Epicure's Lament
- ISBN 13:
- 9780385720984
- author:
- Christensen, Kate
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Anchor Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2005
- Pages:
- 368
- Dimensions:
- 13.2 x 2 x 20.3 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary Collections, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Epicure's Lament by Kate Christensen is a humorous and poignant novel about a man who retreats to his family's dilapidated mansion in an attempt to escape the world. However, he soon finds himself surrounded by unexpected visitors, including his brother, estranged wife, daughter, and gay uncle.
As Hugo devises hilariously perverse ploys to send them packing, the consequences of his schemes force him to reconsider the more wholesome ingredients of love and life. With its witty dialogue and nuanced exploration of family dynamics, this novel is a charming and thought-provoking read.
A story about the complexities of human relationships and the power of unexpected connections, The Epicure's Lament is a engaging and entertaining read for fans of literary fiction.
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