The Painter

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by Peter Heller

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I'm reading The Painter on my Kindle and have a question. Are there illustrations or images of his paintings in the hard copy book? There aren't any on the Kindle version.
Katherine Gregg No, there aren't any images of the paintings in the book. I met the author recently at an event and he said that Jim Stegner is based on a real artist…moreNo, there aren't any images of the paintings in the book. I met the author recently at an event and he said that Jim Stegner is based on a real artist named Jim Wagner out of Taos, NM. So you can google him and look at his artwork to get an idea of Stegner's paintings.(less)
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can anyone reference the line he said of O.Henrys about combs and watches...I liked the way Heller put it/summarized it....i cant seem to find it any where, and it doesnt seem to be OHenry direct quote from Magi book. thank you
Harriett Milnes O. Henry wrote a short story called "The Gift of the Magi". In in a young couple has no money with which to buy each other a Christmas gift. The husba…moreO. Henry wrote a short story called "The Gift of the Magi". In in a young couple has no money with which to buy each other a Christmas gift. The husband hocks his watch to buy his wife beautiful hair combs; meanwhile the wife has sold her hair to buy him a watch chain.(less)
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Hi. I run a book club at an assisted living facility. I was wondering if my group would enjoy this book? There are about 8 residents in the club and most are in their eighties. Thank you.
Joe Bohac Something tells me: no.
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I haven't finished the book yet but three men have died but I wouldn't use the word "savage" to describe the book. Does anyone else agree?
Esteryn Finished it but I would not call the book savage either. It has a lot of understanding, caring, and at times, forgiving too. I would advise finishing …moreFinished it but I would not call the book savage either. It has a lot of understanding, caring, and at times, forgiving too. I would advise finishing it. The ending is worth reading. (less)
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