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I found this something of a disappointment, especially considering how much I'd enjoyed another book I'd read by Dolnick (Down the Great Unknown). The book lost much of its punch through digressions, and the style didn't seem particularly compelling.
I read this prior to going to Norway in 2007, and of course one of the places we went to was Norway's National Gallery, scene of the thefts. (However, for much more Munchian atmosphere, I'd recommend going to the Munch museum instead.)
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I read this prior to going to Norway in 2007, and of course one of the places we went to was Norway's National Gallery, scene of the thefts. (However, for much more Munchian atmosphere, I'd recommend going to the Munch museum instead.)
The most inte ...more
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Charley Hill is exactly the kind of character you'd love to build a book around, and Dolnick does a nice job at capturing his mercurial nature. The heist is almost secondary here, but the story's well-told and the background is priceless for putting the entire concept of modern art theft into context.
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