The Forgery of Venus by Michael Gruber

The Forgery of Venus

Michael Gruber

318 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction art historical mystery mysterious fast-paced

Description

"Chaz Wilmot is a painter born outside his time. He possesses a virtuosic command of the techniques of the old masters. He can paint like Leonardo, Goya, Gainsborough - artists whose works sell for millions - but this style of painting is no longe...

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Moods

mysterious 100%
adventurous 25%
dark 25%
emotional 25%
informative 25%
reflective 25%

Pace

medium 75%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 25% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.67

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