The young painter, Karla Bocelli, is all too familiar with loss. When she was five years old, her mother died in a car crash in the south of Switze...
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Mar 25, 2011
Jacqueline
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Love of a Stonemason by Christa Polkinhorn is a wonderful book, I highly recommend. Being a bit of a traveler and artist myself, I could really relate to the world of culture, which I really found enjoyably described, and a refreshing change. I especially liked how the heroine's thoughts were conveyed through her brushstrokes on canvass as an artist, giving the story depth. The Stonemason, the artist meets, known for his tombstone's, is also semi famous, creating shiny sculpture More...
Love of a Stonemason by Christa Polkinhorn is a wonderful book, I highly recommend. Being a bit of a traveler and artist myself, I could really relate to the world of culture, which I really found enjoyably described, and a refreshing change. I especially liked how the heroine's thoughts were conveyed through her brushstrokes on canvass as an artist, giving the story depth. The Stonemason, the artist meets, known for his tombstone's, is also semi famous, creating shiny sculpture More...
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May 15, 2011
Linda
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Reading Christa Polkinhorn’s Love of a Stonemason is an inner visual experience. Not only will you “see” locales in Switzerland, Peru, and Italy, but also, because her main characters are artists, you’ll feel you’ve toured a gallery of paintings and sculpture.
Karla, the painter, and Andreas, the stonemason, meet in what at first appears to be a typical romance plot device, but it’s not. These characters have depth, which the author portrays with sensitivity and realism. The darknes More...
Karla, the painter, and Andreas, the stonemason, meet in what at first appears to be a typical romance plot device, but it’s not. These characters have depth, which the author portrays with sensitivity and realism. The darknes More...
Dec 05, 2011
Martha
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Love of a Stonemason – Review by Martha A. Cheves, Author of Stir, Laugh, Repeat and Think With Your Taste Buds Dessert
‘She saw the car just as she stepped into the crosswalk. An old beat-up Fiat screeched to a stop within a few inches away from her. Karla jumped back and dropped her portfolio, spilling its content onto the pavement. Her heart thudded and she took deep breaths, trying to calm the queasy feeling in her stomach. That smell. Burnt rubber. A young man got out of the More...
‘She saw the car just as she stepped into the crosswalk. An old beat-up Fiat screeched to a stop within a few inches away from her. Karla jumped back and dropped her portfolio, spilling its content onto the pavement. Her heart thudded and she took deep breaths, trying to calm the queasy feeling in her stomach. That smell. Burnt rubber. A young man got out of the More...
Jan 06, 2012
Misty
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I was in therapy the other day (aka web-surfing for mindless crap) and ran across a quote that sent off a flare in my mind. For the past couple of days I have been reading Christa Polkinhorn’s debut novel “Love of a Stonemason” and try as I might, I couldn’t peg a witty or otherwise enchanting way of wording its message, and then I ran into this…
“I don’t pretend to know what love is for everyone, but I can tell you what it is for me; love is knowing all about someone, and still wanti More...
“I don’t pretend to know what love is for everyone, but I can tell you what it is for me; love is knowing all about someone, and still wanti More...
Apr 12, 2011
Lindsay
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This book is lovely and full of grace.
Set mostly in Switzerland, with detours to Italy and Peru, LOVE OF A STONEMASON is about the relationship between Karla, a painter, and Andreas, a stonemason. After a chance encounter that seems at first like a "meet cute" device (though it isn't; it introduces a theme that weaves throughout the novel), they live together, fight, commit mutual infidelity, get back together, marry, have two children, and grow as artists and people.
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Set mostly in Switzerland, with detours to Italy and Peru, LOVE OF A STONEMASON is about the relationship between Karla, a painter, and Andreas, a stonemason. After a chance encounter that seems at first like a "meet cute" device (though it isn't; it introduces a theme that weaves throughout the novel), they live together, fight, commit mutual infidelity, get back together, marry, have two children, and grow as artists and people.
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Dec 13, 2010
Crystal
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The first thing that went through my mind when I finished this book on Friday night was simply "Wow". I felt like I had been told a full story and while I wanted more of Karla and Andreas at the end, the story really was complete. I don't know when was the last time I truly felt that when I finished a book. Ms. Polkinhorn did a magnificient job crafting this story and getting it on the page. The characters, scenery and happenings in the book really came alive for me and I felt like
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Nov 08, 2010
Jess
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I've always liked travel/adventure, and the richly detailed settings of this novel really satisfied that aspect of myself! The build-up of the relationship and rendering of the topic of love is done in a way that's old-schoolish. Old-schoolish does not necessarily = boring. Recently (especially in the YA genre), I haven't really gotten into the whole sync where the characters suddenly are attracted to each other, and start professing their undying love for each other. What ever happened to the a
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Mar 14, 2011
Kristina
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This was a tale of loss, love, and life told beautifully by Christa. The characters are a touching blend of imperfect and real.
The author's attention to detail is impecable and makes you feel as if you are traveling along with Karla and Andreas. It's one of those books to take you away.
I loved Christa's smooth writing style and ability to make me feel emotional throughout the story.
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The author's attention to detail is impecable and makes you feel as if you are traveling along with Karla and Andreas. It's one of those books to take you away.
I loved Christa's smooth writing style and ability to make me feel emotional throughout the story.
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Sep 06, 2010
Scott
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Christa Polkinhorn's debut takes the reader on a journey of the heart across several lands. Vivid portraits of Europe and South America will sweep you to those exotic locales and have you experiencing the vibrancy of different cultures. But the heart of the story is the love between a man and woman, with all the challenges and triumphs, successes and failures, as well as the creative journeys of the two main characters. Highly recommended.
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Jan 31, 2012
Ginger
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Read Jan 2012. Wanted a simple escape. This provided it, but it was not a standout. Somewhat interesting characters, surroundings, circumstances in Switzerland and travels to Peru. But the cast of characters did not move nor inspire me.
Feb 16, 2012
Holly
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the author had a thing to make everyone important to Karlas life pass away. but over all a nice story. She put in more sex then I cared for but but worth the free price.
Jun 05, 2011
Lee
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A lyric love story and poignant tale of personal growth. Highly recommended!
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