Laurie M. (reading-galore) - , reviewed on 1/25/2011 + 115 more book reviews

I was expecting a novel filled with humorous content from Steve Martin but was a bit disappointed. The storyline revolved around a very self-absorbed, sexually manipulative woman who works for NY art auction houses and galleries and agents. It was filled with pictures of the actual art mentioned in the story which was a lot of fun to find. Didn't seem very realistic although there were actual dates and places mentioned throughout. The woman never seemed to have to struggle with a broken down car, doing laundry, cleaning her house, grocery shopping, bad breakups...Come on Steve! Even the 9/11 experience seemed unreal. Well, that said, it was an entertaining and educational book just from the point of view of learning how the art auction houses work. Of course, since so much seemed fantasy-like, that too is probably unreal.

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