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3.79 AVERAGE
3.79 AVERAGE
More like 4 1/2 stars...
Dominic Smith's use of language is beautifully engaging. The story glides easily between the three time periods - Sara De Vos's 17th century Amsterdam, young Ellie Shipley's 1950s New York City, and noted art historian Ellie Shipley's 2000 Syndey. I often forgot I was reading a work of fiction.
Dominic Smith's use of language is beautifully engaging. The story glides easily between the three time periods - Sara De Vos's 17th century Amsterdam, young Ellie Shipley's 1950s New York City, and noted art historian Ellie Shipley's 2000 Syndey. I often forgot I was reading a work of fiction.
It's a multi-layered story about three people and three time periods, Sarah de Vos, a 17th century Dutch painter, Marty, a mid 20th-century art collector in New York, and Ellie, initially an art restorer in London, and later an art exhibition curator in Sydney, Australia at the beginning of the 21st century. It is at its best when it talks about 17th century painting, the forger’s craft, and the importance of light in Rembrandt’s art, but less interesting when it deals with the people. The mystery is at no time gripping and the dialogues and character’s thoughts often seem awkward and unevenly written. Having said that, it was a reasonably good read.
This certainly did not knock my socks off. I was reluctant to give it a three but two seemed like a slap in the face. This is a low three. Or a high two.
Recommended by Dari. Check our catalog: https://encore.cooklib.org/iii/encore/search/C__SThe%20Last%20Painting%20of%20Sara%20de%20Vos__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
This was very enjoyable to read; I especially liked how the author shifted between the three time periods and connected the storylines together.
I'm using this for the free square on my summer bingo card.
I'm using this for the free square on my summer bingo card.
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated