Reviews

Arte e menzogne by Jeanette Winterson, Chiara Spallino Rocca

nobodyatall's review against another edition

3.0

the writing is beautiful, but it's not an easy book to read.
I must reread when I am more awake.

alexisreading23's review against another edition

challenging emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced

5.0

boekenhonger's review against another edition

5.0

This one lured me in with its beautiful, philosophical language and then crushed me to pieces. Art and Lies deals with a lot of heavy and dark themes and is therefore very hard to read at times. Nevertheless, the writing is so smooth and has such a pleasant flow that you want to read on, no matter the subject.

hawthorne's review against another edition

challenging reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

jasmiineh's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

marialiviach's review against another edition

challenging reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.75

laurabeverly's review against another edition

4.0

i don’t know wtf I just read but it spoke to my soul and I feel called to return to it often

orangejenny's review against another edition

3.0

A second read would be worthwhile.

tommysaurusrex's review against another edition

3.0

I've read several of Winterson's novels, and absolutely love her insight into the human condition. However, I found this novel particularly difficult to read. It is slightly too abstract, and although it contains many beautiful passages that seem to instinctively pinpoint universal experiences, it doesn't quite work as a whole. Obviously that is just my opinion, and perhaps my enjoyment would benefit from a second reading now that I've got my head around the crazy narrative. Definitely worth reading if you are a fan of Winterson's other work.

markjones's review against another edition

emotional reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0