Rating: 5/5
Review:
A terrific read
I thought The Feast was excellent. It was a recommendation about which I was slightly dubious, but I thought it was a delight: witty, perceptive and exceptionally well written.
First published in 1947, it is the story of a disparate group of adults and children who stay at a rather run-down Cornish hotel. It is principally a novel of character, with seven of the characters representing the Seven Deadly Sins. This may sound rather clumsy and preachy, but I found it very shrewd and a pleasure to read. Things happen at a good pace and the people are beautifully portrayed with an exceptional subtlety, clarity and insight. I found myself wholly immersed in it and was very sorry when it ended.
This really was an enjoyable treat for me and I can recommend it very warmly indeed.
First published in 1947, it is the story of a disparate group of adults and children who stay at a rather run-down Cornish hotel. It is principally a novel of character, with seven of the characters representing the Seven Deadly Sins. This may sound rather clumsy and preachy, but I found it very shrewd and a pleasure to read. Things happen at a good pace and the people are beautifully portrayed with an exceptional subtlety, clarity and insight. I found myself wholly immersed in it and was very sorry when it ended.
This really was an enjoyable treat for me and I can recommend it very warmly indeed.
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