Euphoria

A New York Times Bestseller
Winner of the 2014 Kirkus Prize
Winner of the 2014 New England Book Award for Fiction
A Finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award
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Euphoria is Lily King's nationally bestselling breakout novel of three young, gifted anthropologists of the '30's caught in a passionate love triangle that threatens their bonds, their careers, and, ultimately, their lives. Inspired by events in the life of revolutionary anthropologist Margaret Mead, Euphoria is "dazzling ... suspenseful ... brilliant...an exhilarating novel."--Boston Globe

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288 pages

Average rating: 7.15

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ediehas

Feb 28, 2025

10/10 stars

This book was so incredible it made me want to finally write my first review. I loved the emotional depth King gives each character, as well as her fantastic writing style. The change in narrative perspective throughout the book allowed King to make us see and feel more rather than telling us what to see and how to feel, which was very effective in displaying the emotional range of the characters and their interactions. It is so much more than a love triangle between three anthropologists as the synopsis suggests. Itâs a completely gripping story of adventure, desire, and the human condition.

Mary Jo Green

Jun 04, 2024

5/10 stars

While the subject of anthropology was interesting to explore, the story itself was difficult to follow. Also, the author seemed to hurry the ending. Short chapters with dramatic shifts in the story; most chapters were long.

Paukku

May 25, 2024

6/10 stars

Review after book club.

Holly Steele

Apr 28, 2022

8/10 stars

Published 2014. Made her mark writing as Margaret Meade

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