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Art and Lies
Art and Lies
Author: Jeanette Winterson
The novel brings together three apparently disparate figures on a single day in a single place -- a high-speed train hurtling through the present or near-future (though the book itself ranges freely over the centuries). Handel is an ex-priest turned surgeon, a man whose humanity has been sacrificed to intellect. Picasso, a young woman cast out b...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780679441816
ISBN-10: 0679441816
Publication Date: 3/14/1995
Pages: 206
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4.5 stars, based on 3 ratings
Publisher: Knopf
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
Members Wishing: 1
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Dartha avatar reviewed Art and Lies on + 102 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 5
One of those artsy-fartsy type books. For best effect, sit in a dark smoky room dressed all in black while reading. Don't forget your beret...
There were more than few poignant phrases scattered here and there. The one that grabbed hold of my soul was the one about going home every night to dream colored dreams at the end of every black and white day.
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Interesting. Not a typical read at all. You must enjoy unusual writing styles.


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