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Consider the Oyster
M.F.K. Fisher

Consider the Oyster

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Our take on the Consider the Oyster

Consider the Oyster is M.F.K. Fisher's 1941 essay collection on oysters: how they taste, how they are farmed and served, and the people who eat them. It is short, about 76 pages in the North Point Press paperback, and is read as much for Fisher's prose as for the recipes and oyster lore. An audiobook edition runs 2 hours 39 minutes, narrated by Anne Fadiman and Jane Oppenheimer. The best new price is $9.17 at Amazon as of November 7, 2026, with 6 stores selling it new.

Best forFood-writing readersOyster and seafood cooksFans of classic American essaysShort-format reading or listening
Pros
  • Fisher's prose is precise and witty
  • Covers oyster history, farming, buying and cooking
  • Brief enough to read in one or two sittings
  • Recipes are simple and rooted in classic French and American cooking
  • Inexpensive paperback that travels well
Cons
  • Written in 1941; farming and safety advice is dated
  • Only about 76 pages, so light on depth for the price
  • Some recipes call for oysters and techniques home cooks rarely use
  • Audiobook is short at under three hours

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Consider the Oyster price history

Lowest price we've seen: $9.17 on Nov 7 at Target. Tracked across 6 stores since Nov 7.

What reviewers say

Readers treat Consider the Oyster as a classic of food writing, valued for Fisher's voice more than as a practical cookbook. Owners describe it as a small book worth rereading and often give it as a gift.

What people mention
  • Writing stylePraisedReaders single out Fisher's clear, witty prose as the reason to read it.
  • LengthMixedSome find the 76-page book charmingly brief; others want more for the money.
  • RecipesMixedThe recipes are admired as classics but seen as impractical for everyday cooking.
  • Oyster lorePraisedBuyers enjoy the history and detail about oyster farming and serving.
  • Age of textCriticisedThe 1941 material on buying and handling oysters is out of date.

Specifications

Length
2 hrs and 39 mins
Release Date
03-11-26
Language
English
Binding Type
Paperback
Book Format Type
Paperback
Main Genre
Food & Drink
Subgenre
Cooking
Page Count

Questions and answers

Is Consider the Oyster a cookbook or an essay collection?
It is mainly essays, with a handful of recipes woven in. Read it for Fisher's writing, not as a step-by-step cooking guide.
How long is the book?
The North Point Press paperback runs about 76 pages. The audiobook is 2 hours 39 minutes.
Is the audiobook unabridged?
The audiobook edition is narrated by Anne Fadiman and Jane Oppenheimer and runs 2 hours 39 minutes, matching the short book.
Is $9.17 a good price?
It is the best new price among 6 stores as of November 7, 2026. At under $10 for a new copy, it sits near the low end for this edition.
Do I need to like oysters to enjoy it?
No. Much of the appeal is Fisher's writing about food and appetite, though oysters are the subject throughout.
Is this a good gift?
Yes, for readers who like food writing. Its small size and low price make it an easy gift or stocking filler.
Where is the Consider the Oyster cheapest?
At Amazon, for $9.17, 28% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
Where can I buy the Consider the Oyster?
6 stores we checked sell it, including Target, Walmart, Half Price Books, Knetbooks.com, Bookshop.org.

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Book Title
Consider the Oyster
Book Language
English
Book Publisher
North Point Press
Book Dimensions
9mm (spine width)
Book Weight
86g
Publisher
North Point Press
Edition Publisher
North Point Press
Edition Number
20 (dewey edition)
Original Language
English
Translated Language
No
Age Range
ADULT
Target Audience
Adults