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The Sidewalk Artist: A Novel
by
Gina Buonaguro (Goodreads Author),
Janice Kirk
Tulia Rose has left New York for Europe, looking for inspiration for her next novel. She didn’t expect to discover romance, but after meeting a mysterious sidewalk artist on the streets of Paris, she finds herself falling headfirst in love with a man she barely knows. Her research---and her affair---take her through the great art capitals of the Renaissance, and her
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Published
April 1st 2008
by St. Martin's Griffin
(first published 2006)
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Jeanne Kalogridis, the writer of THE BORGIA BRIDE AND I, MONA LISA, sums it up perfectly, "A deliciously dreamlike tale of modern love and Renaissance romance"
this book has not been treated kindly by the reviewers who like point out errors in logic and flights of fancy gone somewhat overboard. But I loved reading it and certainly recommend it to any woman in need of a flight of fancy , it's so harmlessly romantic, a "why not " book !
this book has not been treated kindly by the reviewers who like point out errors in logic and flights of fancy gone somewhat overboard. But I loved reading it and certainly recommend it to any woman in need of a flight of fancy , it's so harmlessly romantic, a "why not " book !
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Anyone looking for a mushy love story who also likes Italy and/or renaissance art
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Great read, short and captivating. The novel shifts between two authors and time periods in Europe with special attention to Italy, Paris and Venice. Modern day traveler and fledgling writer Tulia Rose encounters a sidewalk-artist who immediately captures her interest and heart. The novel shifts between passages of following Tulia and her new story which is a fictional retelling of the life of artist Raphael Sanzio set in Renaissance Italy. Speculation about the life of Raphael (or Raffaello, a...more
Have you ever heard a melody so sweet and perfect that it stays with you long after you've walked away? This book left me with just that kind of feeling.
The premise is that a wannabe novelist goes to France, meets this sidewalk artist who may be named Rafael, falls in love, gets inspired to write the story of the famous Rafael and his secret lover...and is forever changed by the experience.
But what makes this so beautiful and memorable is a unique way of writing and descr...more
The premise is that a wannabe novelist goes to France, meets this sidewalk artist who may be named Rafael, falls in love, gets inspired to write the story of the famous Rafael and his secret lover...and is forever changed by the experience.
But what makes this so beautiful and memorable is a unique way of writing and descr...more
A beautiful intertwining of historical romance and a current love story. I chose it for the European setting and was not disappointed by the two authors who collaborated on the story which really doesn't end until the last sentence. Delightful entertainment!
Fun read! Combines love, art, and Italy. Great summer quick read. Also had the chance to meet the author (friend of a friend) which was a lot of fun and provided additional insight into the book.
This is kind of a funny little book, but I somehow enjoyed it. I like the main character's coming of age resolution and being true to herself.
Quite possibly one of the worst books I've ever read. Utter dreck. And it took two authors to write such merde!
A love story within a love story intertwined by some of Raphael's art and his personal angels. Novelist Tulia Rose is sent abroad by her boyfriend so they can "work out their relationship". Wandering Paris she meets a sidewalk artist calling himself Raphael. He leads her on an adventure discovering the paintings of his namesake Raphaello Sanzio, which leads her to writing her next book. We read her novel as she writes it and live her life as she is living it. A good book for fans of hi...more
This book has a lovely voice. The premise is interesting and original. What happens when lovers part?
If I could give it 3 1/2 I would. I read it in honour of Valentine's Day. It is a sweet romantic story, and a quick read. It didn't have tons of depth, but if that is what you are looking for, you probably didn't gravitate to it anyway. Definitely "chick-lit". I enjoyed it. More than anything, though, it made me really want to spend a lot of time in Italy. :)
A cute love story that I really enjoyed reading but honestly I loved this for the great descriptions of Paris and Italy!
i love this book and simply admire every point of aspect of it
My gag reflex kicked in on page 182 and I couldn't care enough to finish.
Quick read -- predictable romance.
I quite liked this. It was a simple, beautiful, light romantic fantasy about the painter Raphael (past and present -- the latter is the sidewalk artist of the title) and his past and present love. It combines several loves of mine - art, art history, history, and Italy so it was a stretch for me to go along for the ride. It was a lovely escape. Not too taxing on the brain...
A quick, lovely if sappy, read about the artist Raphael and a secret love affair he may have had which is discovered by a modern-day young woman traveling Europe trying to decide the next move in her life. My only complaint was the modern-day parts of the book felt very old-fashioned, like the story was taking place more in the 1950s than 2006 - it was jarring to me as a reader but for the most part, I was able to overlook it.
this book did not impress me, mostly b/c i just couldn't figure out what tulia and the sidewalk artist saw in each other. i mean i know they go over it in the book over and over again, but it was not believable to me. i was more interested in ethan, which is not the book's intended effect. i did learn a little about europe and art history though. oh but i was really bored by the historic chapters.
I have to admit I'm disappointed. I was hoping for something along the lines of 'The Flanders Panel' and got a warmed over romance novel. The pacing is off and I'm having a hard time connecting to the characters. The upside is that it is novel that it is written by two women. Each overlays their story over the other. The refernces to Raphael are good, but as I said, there is no connection.
I liked this book OK. The book takes place in two time periods. The current time period girl isn't painted as the great beauty that she is mentioned to be. It was weird. I love period romances which it was. I would call this a book for romantic nerds who love art and or Raphael. Not the turtle.
I liked the idea of this book and really enjoyed parts of it. At times it was a bit hard for me to follow. Overall it was a fun story of true love and I was anxious to see how it all was going to come together. I didn't give it more stars because I enjoyed it but didn't love it.
I read this before I went to Paris/Europe last May and it really got me in the mood. I really felt like I was in Europe adoring the great works of Rapheal while reading it. It's not the most sophisticated book in the world but I really enjoyed the light read.
I loved traveling and experiencing what this young lady was up to, and the wonderful relationship she had. I liked the writing and it was a fun read for me. I will be reading their second book. And I have read it twice.
I loved this book. About a woman who meets a sidewalk artist in Paris and the story she dreams & writes about the
relationship of the artist Raphael and his only love. Beautiful story.
relationship of the artist Raphael and his only love. Beautiful story.
This is a great book for people who want an easy read with an intriguing story. It's a love story, but not lacking substance. It also has an interesting supernatural twist to it.
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Tulia's romance with a sidewalk artist in Europe becomes more mysterious when she starts noticing resemblances between him and a famous Renaissance painter
Extremely romantic. A bit predictable, but for some reason, I don't think I minded. After several months, I still am under it's spell a bit. Nice short read.
Interesting. I loved being in Europe with this girl and her "issues". Not the best written book but still a good/easy read.
Another really good read for me. It has art history, European cities and romance - sort of!
I chose this one because of the cover and I found it to be an easy and enjoyable read.
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Janice Kirk is my coauthor, and together we have written three books: The Sidewalk Artist, Ciao Bella, and Falling for Rain. We are currently working on our next one, a murder mystery set in Renaissance Rome titled The Wolves of St. Peter's.
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