Reviews

Consider the Oyster by M.F.K. Fisher

xispo's review against another edition

5.0

Stumbled upon this slim and delightful ode to humanity’s favorite bivalve and couldn’t be happier for it. Funny, remarkably accessible, given it was written over 80 years ago, and left me with a greater appreciation for oysters (didn’t know it was possible). If you love oysters, you should reward your good taste with this. If you don’t, you should still read this and appreciate the wit and wisdom on display.

ailbhem's review

funny lighthearted fast-paced

3.0

merry_bryson's review against another edition

funny informative lighthearted fast-paced

3.5

tailwhip's review against another edition

challenging informative lighthearted reflective

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Racism

morganbird's review against another edition

5.0

I sincerely wish I could've partied with Ms Fisher just once.

emsemsems's review against another edition

4.0

"Cicero ate oysters to nourish his eloquence, and the ancients used them with a startlingly cold-blooded combination of gastronomy and pure hygiene."

maggievelvet's review against another edition

medium-paced

3.5

cs1887's review against another edition

3.75

Wonderfully written but perhaps not my type of book

rajaraks's review against another edition

5.0

Delicious.

becca_warren's review against another edition

informative lighthearted

4.0