The Epicure's Lament by Kate Christensen
"The Epicure's Lament" is a darkly humorous story about a misanthropic, chain-smoking gourmand living in self-imposed exile in his ancestral home. Struggling with a terminal illness, the protagonist uses his time to write a cookbook that includes ruminations on life and love. However, his solitude is interrupted by the arrival of his brother and his family, forcing him to grapple with his past and his relationships.
The 8350th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2004
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 368
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
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- The 50 Books Everyone Needs to Read, 1963-2013 (Flavor Wire)