Author:
Elizabeth Kostova
Stars:
2
Review by: Pam
Renowed artist Robert Oliver, who has faced mental issues in his
past, tries to stab a painting at the National Gallery. He is taken to a
psychiatric hospital where Andrew Marlow becomes his psychiatrist.
Robert refuses to speak or aid Marlow in his recovery or treatment.
Marlow then has to uncover, on his own, the reasons for Robert's
actions.
The book is perfect for art lovers. There is a tremendous amount of
detailed information about art history, how to paint and painting
techniques. There is a secondary love story told through old letters
that runs throughout the story which you don't understand how it fits
in.
The book is 599 pages. Everything is solved, explained and wrapped up
in the last 20 pages - some of which has nothing to do with what you
read in the prior 579 pages.
Good story. Too long.
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