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A review by quirkycatsfatstacks
The Friday Night Club: A Novel of Artist Hilma AF Klint and Her Creative Circle by M.J. Rose, Sofia Lundberg, Alyson Richman
4.0
Book Summary:
The world often associates some famous artworks and art styles with men. But if one were to look closer, one would find all the female artists that made up any artistic style – especially abstract.
Hilma af Klint is the true creator behind the abstract painting movement, contrary to popular belief. This is her story and the story of those that work tirelessly to uncover artistic history and facts.
My Review:
As an art and art history lover, I knew immediately that I would love The Friday Night Club. It's important to note that this is a work of historical fiction – so while there are true elements woven into the narrative, it is still largely a work of fiction.
I was surprised that The Friday Night Club had a dual narrative/timeline. One voice is set in the past (Hilma af Klint), and the other is set in the present (Eben Elliot). I honestly think the story would have been tighter and more interesting had we focused entirely on the historical element, but beggars can't be choosers, right?
Long story short, The Friday Night Club is an intriguing read, especially if you love art history with a fictional twist.
Highlights:
Historical Fiction
Dual Timelines
LGBT+
Art
Thanks to Berkley and #NetGalley for making this book available for review. All opinions expressed are my own.
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The world often associates some famous artworks and art styles with men. But if one were to look closer, one would find all the female artists that made up any artistic style – especially abstract.
Hilma af Klint is the true creator behind the abstract painting movement, contrary to popular belief. This is her story and the story of those that work tirelessly to uncover artistic history and facts.
My Review:
As an art and art history lover, I knew immediately that I would love The Friday Night Club. It's important to note that this is a work of historical fiction – so while there are true elements woven into the narrative, it is still largely a work of fiction.
I was surprised that The Friday Night Club had a dual narrative/timeline. One voice is set in the past (Hilma af Klint), and the other is set in the present (Eben Elliot). I honestly think the story would have been tighter and more interesting had we focused entirely on the historical element, but beggars can't be choosers, right?
Long story short, The Friday Night Club is an intriguing read, especially if you love art history with a fictional twist.
Highlights:
Historical Fiction
Dual Timelines
LGBT+
Art
Thanks to Berkley and #NetGalley for making this book available for review. All opinions expressed are my own.
You Can Also Find Me On:
Quirky Cat's Fat Stacks | Quirky Cat's Comics | The Book Review Crew | Monkeys Fighting Robots | Storygraph | Bookhype | Bookstagram | Twitter | Tumblr | Reedsy