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Der Meisterdieb: Eine wahre Geschichte von Kunst, Obsession und Zerstörung
Michael Finkel
3.97 AVERAGE
5.33k reviews for:
Der Meisterdieb: Eine wahre Geschichte von Kunst, Obsession und Zerstörung
Michael Finkel
3.97 AVERAGE
Wow. I don't really know where to begin with how this book made me feel. The story in itself is mind-blowing. How Breitwieser was able to do what he did, for so long, is something that seems madder than fiction.
The real power of this book, however, is how it made me feel when reading it. Finkel is able to talk so deftly about the scene of each crime that is happening, that it makes you feel like you are in the backseat of the car as they are driving away with the loot. This particularly came to me when they are calling to inquire about the piece that they had just stolen and is told:
"About $100,000, she's told. "Madame," adds the dealer, "you really must see it."'
That sheer sense of triumph they must have felt shoots out of the pages like lightning. Like most cases though, the luck runs out.
As the story progresses, I found myself getting more deeply saddened and disturbed by the truly cataclysmic downfall that transpired. I am not sure if I was because I emphasized, or understood Breitwieser, but I felt this sense of dread as the tale moved on. I can only imagine what it would be like to speak with him face to face, the fact that his words and actions can assuage someone's feeling towards a plainly incorrigible spree. You start to feel bad for him. You get frustrated with him. Each time he goes back, you are disappointed, not because of the act, but because you want him to do better. Its such an interesting character, that by all accounts you shouldn't want to do well, but you can't help it.
I loved this book. Every single word. I finished it in 2 sessions, and will permanently have a spot in one of my favorites of all time. Its hard to put into words this book makes you feel as you are going through it, so I will say that you should just read it and experience it yourself.
The real power of this book, however, is how it made me feel when reading it. Finkel is able to talk so deftly about the scene of each crime that is happening, that it makes you feel like you are in the backseat of the car as they are driving away with the loot. This particularly came to me when they are calling to inquire about the piece that they had just stolen and is told:
"About $100,000, she's told. "Madame," adds the dealer, "you really must see it."'
That sheer sense of triumph they must have felt shoots out of the pages like lightning. Like most cases though, the luck runs out.
As the story progresses, I found myself getting more deeply saddened and disturbed by the truly cataclysmic downfall that transpired. I am not sure if I was because I emphasized, or understood Breitwieser, but I felt this sense of dread as the tale moved on. I can only imagine what it would be like to speak with him face to face, the fact that his words and actions can assuage someone's feeling towards a plainly incorrigible spree. You start to feel bad for him. You get frustrated with him. Each time he goes back, you are disappointed, not because of the act, but because you want him to do better. Its such an interesting character, that by all accounts you shouldn't want to do well, but you can't help it.
I loved this book. Every single word. I finished it in 2 sessions, and will permanently have a spot in one of my favorites of all time. Its hard to put into words this book makes you feel as you are going through it, so I will say that you should just read it and experience it yourself.
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this book was gripping for me personally because of my background in art history and in particular my interest in late renaissance work. the writing style was accessible and juicy but still elevated and the story paced really nicely. the climax of the story had my jaw genuinely dropped. a real insight into a really freaky guy.
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