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Consider the Oyster
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Plot Summary of Consider the Oyster
"Fisher's second book, dated 1941, is slim and specific: It's about oysters. How they live, where they're found, but mostly how many different ways one may eat them. There are lots of recipes (even one on how to make a pearl!), and a few anecdotes relating to oysters' reputation as aphrodisiacs, supposed source of poison death, etc. All related with Fisher's usual pleasantly witty and sophisticated voice, but one of her slighter efforts. Recommended mainly for Fisher fans and people who are nuts about oysters."
David Loftus, Resident Scholar



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Plot
Tone of book? - upbeat
Time/era of story - 1930's-1950's
Romance/Romance Problems Yes
Kind of romance: - seduction (yum!)
Culture clash? - visiting a culture in other country
Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book
Ethnic/regional/gender life Yes

Main Character
Gender - Female
Profession/status: - writer
Age: - 20's-30's
How sensitive is this character? - sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor - Strong but gentle sense of humor
Intelligence - Average intelligence
Physique - average physique

Setting
How much descriptions of surroundings? - 3 ()
United States Yes
The US: - Northeast - California
Europe Yes
European country: - France
Asia/Pacific Yes
Asian country: - Japan
Water? Yes
Misc setting - resort/hotel

Style
Person - mostly 1st
Sex in book? Yes
What kind of sex: - vague references
Amount of dialog - little dialog
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