The Art Forger by B.A. Shapiro

The Art Forger

B.A. Shapiro

355 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction art historical mystery mysterious fast-paced
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The Art Forger by B.A. Shapiro is a gripping and suspenseful read that will captivate fans of mystery, art, and historical intrigue, making it a perfect fit for anyone who loves a good puzzle to unravel and a story that investigates the secrets and deception that lie beneath the surface of the art world.

Description

On March 18, 1990, thirteen works of art worth today over $500 million were stolen from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston. It remains the largest unsolved art heist in history, and Claire Roth, a struggling young artist, is about to di...

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Community Reviews

3.62
based on 3,502 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 83%

informative: 39%

adventurous: 38%

tense: 32%

emotional: 17%

reflective: 14%

inspiring: 5%

lighthearted: 4%

relaxing: 4%

challenging: 3%

funny: 3%

dark: 2%

sad: 2%

hopeful: 1%


Pace

21% of readers chose fast
63% of readers chose medium
14% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

58% of readers chose Plot
36% of readers chose A mix
4% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

42% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
41% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

36% of readers chose Yes
35% of readers chose Complicated
27% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

13% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
75% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

65% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
14% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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