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by Dominic Smith (Goodreads Author)

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The book description is reminding me a little of The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt, which I loved. Is this too similar?

Kokodachic The books are about art and thats about where the similarity stops. The Goldfinch is a deep twisting tale that I couldn't let go of and dragged me alo…moreThe books are about art and thats about where the similarity stops. The Goldfinch is a deep twisting tale that I couldn't let go of and dragged me along. The writing is exquisite regardless of what you make of the characters. The Dominic Smith is "an airport read" by comparison
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Sidna My thought is that "the last painting in the title was the real mystery, because they thought they had the last painting, then another painting that w…moreMy thought is that "the last painting in the title was the real mystery, because they thought they had the last painting, then another painting that was painted after that one was discovered. I think the painting in the attic (which was the third "last painting") was her true last painting.(less)

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Our book club were divided over whether Sara was recovering when she did her last painting or dying?

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I wonder what's the meaning of "Rent-a-Beats", could anyone explain that in plain English?

Sudy Altholz Rent-aBeats were beatniks for hire.
Beatnik was a media stereotype prevalent throughout the 1950s to mid-1960s that displayed the more superficial asp…moreRent-aBeats were beatniks for hire.
Beatnik was a media stereotype prevalent throughout the 1950s to mid-1960s that displayed the more superficial aspects of the Beat Generation literary movement of the 1950s. Elements of the beatnik trope included pseudo-intellectualism, drug use, and a cartoonish depiction of real-life people along with the spiritual quest of Jack Kerouac's autobiographical fiction.
Considering a fund raiser for orphans was being held in their mansion, we need to try and envision what an avant-garde group of people brought to the evening. But it is a great vehicle to question who stole the painting.(less)

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Did she have first signs of dementia at the end of book?

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