sarahoza's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
4.0
tazzabunny's review
3.0
Going to be honest, I really didn't care about Luke (the artist) or penny's (the ex) storylines. The whole painting thing didn't interest me at all. I really like Rafi's (the girl) and Guy's (the guy) storylines a lot better though, idk they just interested me more.
I did however, like how everyone's storylines overlapped and you begin to understand how everyone is linked.
I feel like I would have liked this book a lot more if it was just Rafi and Guys story's but obviously you need the context of Luke and Penny in order for it to make complete sense.
The ending for me was very random and sudden, I wish there was more book but It was overall a quick and good read.
I did however, like how everyone's storylines overlapped and you begin to understand how everyone is linked.
I feel like I would have liked this book a lot more if it was just Rafi and Guys story's but obviously you need the context of Luke and Penny in order for it to make complete sense.
The ending for me was very random and sudden, I wish there was more book but It was overall a quick and good read.
aimeejean's review
3.0
This book is nothing special. It's not bad, certainly. But it's not 'omg you have to read this book right now.' Not even close.
I liked seeing how the loose ends were tied up and how the plot brought the characters together, but the storyline was nothing special. Read if you want a light heist mixed with superstitions and a little romance
I liked seeing how the loose ends were tied up and how the plot brought the characters together, but the storyline was nothing special. Read if you want a light heist mixed with superstitions and a little romance
yesther's review
4.0
surprisingly great! intense, exciting. luke's a dick, pen and rafi are amazing. nice different perspectives
stephee's review
4.0
I really enjoyed this quirky little novel about a real art theft that I'd never heard of! Told with alternating chapters, from the points of view of the four characters mentioned in the title, it had me turning pages to see how the different story lines would converge. Great heart and humour abound.
annaleigh22's review against another edition
2.0
I couldn't even get 40 pages in this book without wanting to fall asleep. It might be a good book to others but in my opinion I didn't like it. It was confusing to me. I didn't like the way it was written.
babyleo's review against another edition
4.0
I was pleasantly surprised by how much I liked this story. It was a great story already and Williams tells it in a way that engages you and intrigues you, especially with so many characters and their agendas to work around. It was a different story than the kind I had been reading and it definitely stood out.
Set in the 80s and based on true events, there is a great history woven into this narrative. It brings the story and characters to life as Williams puts us inside her character’s minds. I’m not sure whether it was because I knew this was based off true events, or whether Williams created such unique and fleshed out characters, but each of them felt real. We’re inside their heads, we see so many different points of view we get to know them all individually, not through the eyes of one character. I could picture them so easily, I was there with them, I understood their motives and I loved it. Different voices also contribute to the different points of view, Williams making them each stand out and distinctive.
I could not put this down once I had started, I was engaged and invested in these characters and even though it was history it felt like it could have been fictional. One thing I found clever was how Williams has overlapped events, the same moment through the eyes of different characters. It adds another layer of style and creativity, plus form a storytelling aspect gives you another point of view to the same moment.
The fact that you don’t know what is happening is good, and the fact you are trying to piece it all together is great, especially as you are unaware if there even is anything to understand.
The theft takes place in the 80s, but Williams has thankfully not shoved the 80s into our faces. Enough to set a place and a time but not overloaded so nostalgia and a need to remind people of the era takes away from the story.
I was impressed by the ending and I think Williams has wrapped up this story allowing the real events to play out, but also round out each of the characters we have come to know.
This review was published on my blog Lost in a Good Book
Set in the 80s and based on true events, there is a great history woven into this narrative. It brings the story and characters to life as Williams puts us inside her character’s minds. I’m not sure whether it was because I knew this was based off true events, or whether Williams created such unique and fleshed out characters, but each of them felt real. We’re inside their heads, we see so many different points of view we get to know them all individually, not through the eyes of one character. I could picture them so easily, I was there with them, I understood their motives and I loved it. Different voices also contribute to the different points of view, Williams making them each stand out and distinctive.
I could not put this down once I had started, I was engaged and invested in these characters and even though it was history it felt like it could have been fictional. One thing I found clever was how Williams has overlapped events, the same moment through the eyes of different characters. It adds another layer of style and creativity, plus form a storytelling aspect gives you another point of view to the same moment.
The fact that you don’t know what is happening is good, and the fact you are trying to piece it all together is great, especially as you are unaware if there even is anything to understand.
The theft takes place in the 80s, but Williams has thankfully not shoved the 80s into our faces. Enough to set a place and a time but not overloaded so nostalgia and a need to remind people of the era takes away from the story.
I was impressed by the ending and I think Williams has wrapped up this story allowing the real events to play out, but also round out each of the characters we have come to know.
This review was published on my blog Lost in a Good Book
zybooks's review against another edition
4.0
no one could ever guess where this book will revolve around aside from picasso's weeping woman
picasso, la llorona... who would have thought of this?
Spoiler
this was such a pleasing surprise! i've had this on my tbr list for years and i'm glad i finally picked it up and read it. i do agree it could've been so much MORE but its simplicity and straightforwardness is perfect to take your mind off some things for a few hourspicasso, la llorona... who would have thought of this?
amy_heferen's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
teganbeese's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this more than I anticipated! Full review to come!