This beautiful softcover edition is in fine condition, with no marks or tears and only minimal shelf wear. The pages are tight, appear unread, and the book is tight, square, and unmarked. Gourmet Rhapsody (original French title: Une Gourmandise) is a novel by Muriel Barbery. The story revolves around Pierre Arthens, a renowned food critic living in Paris, who is on his deathbed. The novel alternates between Pierre's introspective monologues and the perspectives of other characters who have been part of his life, including his family members, acquaintances, and even animals. Muriel Barbery employs a lyrical and evocative style, rich with sensory descriptions, making the novel an indulgent read for lovers of both literature and gastronomy. It also echoes themes present in her later, more widely acclaimed novel The Elegance of the Hedgehog.