Twain’s Feast

De: Audible Originals

Narrado por: Nick Offerman

Mark Twain, beloved American writer, performer, and humorist, was a self-proclaimed glutton. With the help of a chef and some friends, Nick Offerman presents the story of Twain’s life through the lens of eight of Mark Twain’s favorite foods. As we explore these foods’ role in Samuel Clemens’ life, we also discover a surprising culinary and ecological history of America. The biggest celebrity of his time, Twain was a witness to a transforming country, and with historian and writer Andrew Beahrs as a guide, Beahrs and Offerman take documentary excursions across America, illuminating each dish and bringing to life a broad sampling of Twain’s writing. Twain’s Feast is a rollicking information-packed journey into the rich culinary history of America, with the sharp eye and unmistakable wit of Mark Twain himself.

Portions of this audiobook contain mature language and themes. Listener discretion is advised.

©2018 Audible Originals, LLC (P)2018 Audible Originals, LLC

Not a whole lot of food involved

Thought the story would have spent the majority of its time on the food and preparations of turn of the last century American cuisine for hours, but it was refreshing to learn more about Mark Twain in general.

What happened to the feast?

Though interesting from beginning to end, I was dismayed that the concept of the different courses served at the dinner disappeared a little more than half way through. The food, how the chef prepared it, and the diners reactions to each course was a highlight that I wished had remained through all eight chapters.

Wonderful concept, story, and presentation

I'd love to see more offerings like this on Audible. What an insight into Samuel Clemens!

Not great

This audiobook made good background noise, but the premise of a great feast promised in the beginning fell through. No real critique of the foods was made. Very little of interest came from the dinner conversation. The history of Sam Clemens was interesting, but the editing was so bad that it became nerve-racking. The inserts of short meta-descriptions by the narrator to inform the listener in the middle of an interview was particularly off-putting.

Loved. It.

Very interesting, surprisingly evoking of. Many emotions. Newly interested in Twain now. Worth the time!

a food lovers must listen

great biography on Mark Twain told thru the fascinating lens of food.

superb story telling performance by the cast.

I highly recommend this book for Twain aficionados and food lovers alike.

interesting book.

nice in site in to mark Twain. I enjoyed the story. I would recommend the book.

Well done, but brief look into American history

This audible production is very well done and great at presenting historical information about Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens) while tying it in with current day settings in terms of ecological and political changes we see today. The listener is taken on a journey through the United States and really gets an understanding of who Mark Twain really was as a person and a glimpse into what drove him to succeed. Throughout the book there are brief topics that touch on dishes Twain had written about enjoying throughout the United States and similar feasts are prepared by chefs; this is not the heart of the book in my opinion, but it does provide a good understanding of the history of our America's current dishes (mostly southern). The book also discuss the ups and downs of Twain's life and makes him even more of an icon. This book really made me think deeply about myself and my struggles. Great listen!

A delicious look at life

What an amazing way to get into the life of Mark Twain. Andrew Beahrs does a great job taking the listener along on a journey through Twain’s life by way of food he loved.

volume issues in some sections

the story was good, however the quality of the audio in certain sections was really quiet and hard to hear.