The Genius
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2008
384
Novel • Fiction
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Mystery & Crime Fiction•
French LiteratureNew York City • 2000s
2008
Adult
18+ years
In The Genius by Jesse Kellerman, a young art dealer encounters a box of enigmatic drawings. As the dealer investigates, they uncover a hidden artistic genius and become entangled in the mysteries surrounding the artist's life and disappearance. The narrative blends art, mystery, and suspense as the protagonist seeks answers.
Mysterious
Suspenseful
Dark
Unnerving
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The Genius by Jesse Kellerman is praised for its intricate plot and well-developed characters. Readers appreciate the suspenseful narrative and the intelligent exploration of art and identity. However, some find the pacing uneven and the extensive art descriptions occasionally overwhelming. Overall, it's a compelling read for fans of psychological thrillers.
A reader who enjoys The Genius by Jesse Kellerman would likely appreciate psychological thrillers with art-world intrigue, akin to The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson. Fans of detailed mysteries involving complex characters and intellectual puzzles would find this novel engaging.
5,042 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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384
Novel • Fiction
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Mystery & Crime Fiction•
French LiteratureNew York City • 2000s
2008
Adult
18+ years
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