Feast Your Eyes
Feast Your Eyes
Book Brief
336
Novel • Fiction
New York City • 1950s-1970s
2019
Adult
18+ years
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
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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 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.
2,655 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Feast Your Eyes, published in 2019, is Myla Goldberg's fourth novel, marking a return after an 11-year hiatus since her previous novel, The False Friend.
The novel was longlisted for the 2019 National Book Award for Fiction, showcasing Goldberg's continued acclaim in the literary world.
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The story is presented as a fictional catalog of an art exhibit, blending a unique narrative structure that mirrors the visually immersive experience of an art gallery.
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336
Novel • Fiction
New York City • 1950s-1970s
2019
Adult
18+ years
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