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I suppose the point of this book is that a beautiful woman can be quite ugly. Lacey Yeager is a compelling example of that sort of specimen, but I might argue that she could be a teensy weeny bit more self aware in Martin's An Object of Beauty. The novel tells the dishy back-room story of the world of art buying and selling and of the gallery gang in NYC.
Actually, I was surprised that Martin would write such a novel. In the narrator's eyes even the glamazons of the art world look down upon the ...more
Actually, I was surprised that Martin would write such a novel. In the narrator's eyes even the glamazons of the art world look down upon the ...more
I LOVE Steve Martin. I have so enjoyed Roxanne, the Jerk, his SSL skits (two wild and crazy guys) and he plays the Bango! I was excited to read this book since he is all talented.
I would probably give this book 3-1/2 stars. If you have an appreciation for Van Gogh, Cezanne, Renoir and Picasso you may like this book. If you don't even know who these characters are - you probably won't.
I found the main character lacked a little depth. She was just shallow except for her eye for precious artworks ...more
I would probably give this book 3-1/2 stars. If you have an appreciation for Van Gogh, Cezanne, Renoir and Picasso you may like this book. If you don't even know who these characters are - you probably won't.
I found the main character lacked a little depth. She was just shallow except for her eye for precious artworks ...more
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