The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession

The Art Thief

A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession

2023

Ratings19

Average rating3.9

15

What a sad story. The “accomplishment” is astounding, but the story is flat. There is no redemption, no character qualities to emulate, ultimately it feels like a story that shouldn't be told.
Unrelated but something that I wish it had were pictures of the characters. There is a center section with pictures of some of the art work stolen but there are no photos of the characters. There are drawing of the attic rooms where he stashed his loot, but no photos. I want to leave this story with the last page of the book but feel weirdly compelled to finish the story by googling the characters. I think I will abstain.
Should you read it, meh.

April 6, 2024Report this review