Фальшивая Венера
Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9785699434107
Publish date: 2010
Publisher: Эксмо
Pages no: 368
Edition language: Russian
Gruber's books just amaze me. He has an uncanny gift for getting to the emotional heart of the underlying culture or setting of his stories. Tropic of Night dealt with field anthropology, Santeria/Yoruba folk religion and magic; The Good Son was set largely among the Pashtun people of Afghanistan ...
Warning: this book is FULL of swearing. Like, to the point that it's seriously distracting. The story's interesting, but choppily written. I find I have no problem at this point putting it down.
This book has been described as “a tale within a tale within a tale” and it most certainly is! A modern day artist has the talent to paint like the old masters, specifically Diego Valasquez. Add to that a mix of genius, a little insanity, a few narcotics, some shady characters, a healthy dose of i...
i received this book through the early reviewers program at library thing. just a big "eh" - i wish i liked this book more than i did. it started off great, but i quickly lost interest. gruber's books have been on my "to read" list for awhile, and i was excited to have an opportunity to experience ...
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