This book was a surprise. It seemed a little self-indulgent or preachy at times, but much of the story was intriguing. I loved the aspect of history and painting. I found the story of the ‘boy’ suddenly needing to be herself an interesting concept, as well as how one adjusts to that change in self-perception.
The historic, Dutch aspect gives the story depth.
There are times when I don’t like the main character or the others who appear, but that could be a reflection of the coldness of the social structure in that time and place.
I’m not sure how I obtained this book, but it is a giveaway right now on GoodReads. I think you might like it.
โIf you hear a voice within you say, โYou cannot paint,โ then by all means paint, and that voice will be silencedโ
โVincent van Gogh
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