The Art Forger
The Art Forger
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Boston, Massachusetts • 2010s
2012
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Art Forger by Barbara A. Shapiro and B.A. Shapiro follows the life of a struggling artist entangled in the world of art forgery. When an Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum painting's reappearance offers a chance at redemption, the individual's talent and integrity are tested. The novel delves into themes of authenticity, deception, and artistic ambition.
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Review Roundup
The Art Forger by Barbara A. Shapiro offers a gripping and intricately woven tale about art, deception, and moral ambiguity. Reviewers praise its compelling plot and well-developed characters but note occasional predictability and pacing issues. Overall, it's a thought-provoking read for art lovers and mystery enthusiasts (Shapiro).
Who Should Read The Art Forger?
Readers who enjoy The Art Forger by Barbara A. Shapiro and B.A. Shapiro are typically fans of art history, mystery, and psychological thrillers. Comparable to readers of Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code and Donna Tartt's The Goldfinch, they seek suspenseful narratives intertwined with art, forgery, and scandal.
101,916 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Novel • Fiction
Boston, Massachusetts • 2010s
2012
Adult
18+ years
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