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The Last Painting of Sara De Vos
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Book Brief
304
Novel • Fiction
New York City • 1950s
2016
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In The Last Painting of Sara de Vos by Dominic Smith, a 1950s art history PhD student, Eleanor Shipley, forges a painting by the 17th-century artist Sara de Vos, which unbeknownst to the owner, Marty de Groot, replaces the original stolen piece. Decades later, as an established art historian, Ellie faces potential exposure when both the original and her forgery surface at an exhibition she curates.
Mysterious
Contemplative
Bittersweet
Melancholic
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Dominic Smith's The Last Painting of Sara De Vos is lauded for its rich storytelling and intricate narrative, weaving together historical and contemporary threads. Critics praise the prose, character depth, and atmospheric detail. Some find the pacing uneven, with occasional predictability. Overall, it's an engaging, thought-provoking read for art enthusiasts and historical fiction fans.
Who Should Read The Last Painting of Sara De Vos?
Readers who savor art history, mystery, and literary fiction in the vein of Donna Tartt's The Goldfinch or Tracy Chevalier's Girl with a Pearl Earring will be captivated by Dominic Smith's The Last Painting of Sara De Vos. This novel intertwines historical and contemporary narratives, appealing to those who enjoy rich storytelling and intricate detail.
42,353 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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304
Novel • Fiction
New York City • 1950s
2016
Adult
18+ years
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