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This week's neglected book
Sacré Bleu: A Comedy d'Artby Christopher Moore
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In his latest novel, Moore takes on the Great French Masters. A magnificent “Comedy d’Art”, Sacre Bleu is part mystery, part history (sort of), part love story, and wholly hilarious as it follows a young baker-painter who joins the dapper Henri Toulouse-Lautrec on a quest to unravel the mystery behind the supposed suicide of Vincent van Gogh.
Why did I add Sacré Bleu to my bookshelf?
It was mostly because of the title. Sacred Blue or Dammit. In French. Also, he mentions the Virgin Mary because she is depicted dressed in blue, hence the sacred aspect. I thought the title and the author were brilliant. I read Christopher Moores cute little vampire story called You Suck, and I liked it. I actually started Sacré Bleu but I didn't finish it and I abandoned it sadly. There was nothing wrong with it other than it was something I wasn't too interested in at the time. Idk. It's good though.
What are your thoughts? Have you read this book? Would you recommend it to others?
I've abandoned a few of his works as well. I have to be in a certain mood to fall into them.
ReplyDeleteI've not read any of his books, but I am a mood reader so I've set down books and picked them up later. Hopefully this one will grab you the second time around.
ReplyDeleteThe cover is really interesting, I haven't read this book. Maybe one day you'll pick it back up and finish it.
ReplyDeleteI am pretty sure that I read You Suck right after it came out but haven't read any of his other works despite adding a few to my shelves. Maybe this one will work for you if you decide to pick it up again.
ReplyDeleteYou Suck was pretty funny and cute though. I mean you gotta love the shortest chapter ever!
DeleteI haven't read Moore but I've seen his books around and wondered about them- they look kind of interesting?
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DeleteI tried reading one of his books years back but ended up DNFing it. It just wasn't my kind of thing. It might have been You Suck but I'm not sure! Hopefully you'll do better second time around if you do try it again!
ReplyDeleteIt was good
DeleteThe one book I read by more I wasn't taken with, and so I have been reluctant to try something else by him. I do want to though. Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteI hope you do try more of Moore's books.
DeleteI've never read any of Moore's books, although I think I might have one of them on my bookshelves now that I see this, maybe...
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend. - Katie
Thanks. You too
DeleteOh, this sounds VERY interesting! I LOVE art, so I definitely want to read this book! And one of my favorite artists happens to be Van Gogh. I do love Toulouse Lautrec, too, though. This book looks like a very intriguing mix of elements. And humor is involved, as well, which is a HUGE plus! I've already added it to my Goodreads shelves!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing, as I had never heard of this book, or author, before! Hope you're having a nice Saturday!! <3 :)
Thanks Maria! I do hope you enjoy the book. I plan on reading it. I don't have a problem with the author either.
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