Thank you Miriam for this Arc copy
- Hardcover: 576 pages
- Publisher: Little, Brown and Company (January 12, 2010)
- ISBN-10: 0316065781
Synopsis:
Psychiatrist Andrew Marlowe, devoted to his profession and the painting hobby he loves, has a solitary but ordered life. When renowned painter Robert Oliver attacks a canvas in the National Gallery of Art and becomes his patient, Marlow finds that order destroyed. Desperate to understand the secret that torments the genius, he embarks on a journey that leads him into the lives of the women closest to Oliver and a tragedy at the heart of French Impressionism.
Psychiatrist Andrew Marlowe, devoted to his profession and the painting hobby he loves, has a solitary but ordered life. When renowned painter Robert Oliver attacks a canvas in the National Gallery of Art and becomes his patient, Marlow finds that order destroyed. Desperate to understand the secret that torments the genius, he embarks on a journey that leads him into the lives of the women closest to Oliver and a tragedy at the heart of French Impressionism.
Kostova's masterful new novel travels from American cities to the coast of Normandy, from the late 19th century to the late 20th, from young love to last love. THE SWAN THIEVES is a story of obsession, history's losses, and the power of art to preserve human hope.
My view
This is my first read by Elizabeth Kostova I have yet to read THE HISTORIAN. Her second novel reads like a mystery with a romantic twist which takes us from 1999 to 1879 France. Throughout the distance of a century, lives intertwine and a mystery unravels which will have you guess to the end. Although art is a predominant factor the characters come through strong and vibrant throughout the novel.
This is my first read by Elizabeth Kostova I have yet to read THE HISTORIAN. Her second novel reads like a mystery with a romantic twist which takes us from 1999 to 1879 France. Throughout the distance of a century, lives intertwine and a mystery unravels which will have you guess to the end. Although art is a predominant factor the characters come through strong and vibrant throughout the novel.
I liked this book a lot.
The ending had me intrigued,
8 comments:
I loved the Historian by this author, and I didn't know that she'd written another book. Thanks for telling me! And, lucky you to have the ARC! Thinking of you, Madeleine, and hoping all is well. XO
I can't wait to get my hands on a copy of this book. I loved The Historian and this one sounds like it will be good too. I am glad you enjoyed it, Sylvie!
Madeleine, I'm so sorry to hear of the loss in your life and the hard times you are going through. Extra kisses and hugs from me, and don't worry one bit about getting around to blogs; I'll always love you!
Hi Wendy,
I liked this book a lot. have not read her first book, THE HISTORIAN but am curious to read it.
Hi Meredith,
Thank-you so much for your kind words, they touched me
love you to
Sylvie
Fab review, darling!
Sounds intriguing, indeed!
xoxox,
CC
P.S. Love that Borges quote at the top of your page...
that sounds like a book I might really enjoy - still have to read "the historian" as well
Hi Niki,
I haven't read THE HYSTORIAN.
I am reading a book you might also like: THE CHILDREN'S STORY by A S Byatt, it takes place at the end of the 19th century in England. almost 700 pages, I like it so far.
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