The Last Enchantments
The Last Enchantments
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Oxford, England • 2000s
2014
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Last Enchantments by Charles Finch follows Will Baker, an American who transitions to life in Oxford after leaving a political campaign and a relationship in the U.S. The novel explores his experiences with friendship, love, and self-discovery within the backdrop of academia and the cultural setting of England.
Contemplative
Nostalgic
Melancholic
Bittersweet
Romantic
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The Last Enchantments by Charles Finch explores the transformative journey of an American student at Oxford. The novel receives praise for its eloquent prose and vivid portrayal of academia, but some readers find its pacing slow and the protagonist unrelatable. While character depth and evocative setting engage many, others desire a more dynamic plot.
Who Should Read The Last Enchantments?
A reader who cherished Brideshead Revisited by Evelyn Waugh or The Secret History by Donna Tartt will likely relish The Last Enchantments. They appreciate nuanced narratives exploring self-discovery, romantic entanglements, and the charm of academic life in an evocative Oxford setting.
2,734 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
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Novel • Fiction
Oxford, England • 2000s
2014
Adult
18+ years
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