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hrhaphrodite1's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
4.25
cemoses's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed the book but I could tell that the book was written by an art historian rather than a biography. A good biograhpher tells us what makes the person significant and worthy of biography. I kept wondering if people would be interest in Frida Kahlo if she were not Diego Rievera's wife. There is a lot of criticism of her painting written from the point of view of an art critic but I was left wondering what her overall contribution was to the art world.
michelleloretta's review against another edition
4.0
Interesting but dry. This probably would have been better in Spanish (audio).
valerixia's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
reflective
5.0
Intimate and meticulous, Frida and her art sing from the pages.
bookloverqueen's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
4.0
philtatosaxiom's review against another edition
4.0
After being introduced to Frida Kahlo when I was 13 during my Spanish lessons, I kept being mesmerized by this strong and feminist figure. I had promised myself to read more about her, to discover her life in depth and get to know her more.
I saw this book in Waterstones when I was on a trip and was intrigued. I made the mistake of reading some reviews first which turned my reading into something sceptical and full of assumptions. To be honest, I think it is a good book but it could have been shorter. Some chapters, especially the ones with the retaranscription of her letters, were too repetitive and tended to make me eager to stop reading. I think that one or two letters would have been more than enough to translate the message.
Overall, I got the impression that I was part of Frida's life, at least that I was in a corner of a room, attending every single moment of her interesting and unfortunate life. I also got the feeling that the author wasn't portraying this image that we all have of the painter, a strong and determined woman. I thought that instead, I was introduced to a delicate and almost passive Frida that made me question my reading a lot. I have already planned to read more biographies about her, hoping to add more material to my knowledge.
I saw this book in Waterstones when I was on a trip and was intrigued. I made the mistake of reading some reviews first which turned my reading into something sceptical and full of assumptions. To be honest, I think it is a good book but it could have been shorter. Some chapters, especially the ones with the retaranscription of her letters, were too repetitive and tended to make me eager to stop reading. I think that one or two letters would have been more than enough to translate the message.
Overall, I got the impression that I was part of Frida's life, at least that I was in a corner of a room, attending every single moment of her interesting and unfortunate life. I also got the feeling that the author wasn't portraying this image that we all have of the painter, a strong and determined woman. I thought that instead, I was introduced to a delicate and almost passive Frida that made me question my reading a lot. I have already planned to read more biographies about her, hoping to add more material to my knowledge.
bookslut007's review against another edition
5.0
I didnt know anything about Frida before i read this book..had only seen her image about. I dont know why i choose this book on a library trip, but im glad i did. I have always appreciated art but never delved much further. This book awakened an interest in me for art history and culture. Frida was an extraordinary women. I would consider purchasing a copy of this book for my own collection. Great read!
rabbitwoman's review
4.0
This was a book dropped off in my Reader's Garden Library charter number 156200. I picked it up to try and enjoyed the book. I never knew someone could endure so much in their life. The pictures of the artwork Frida created give insight into her life and struggles.