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The Underpainter
The Underpainter
Author: Jane Urquhart
ISBN-13: 9780771086540
ISBN-10: 0771086547
Publication Date: 1998
Pages: 352
Rating:
  • Currently 3/5 Stars.
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3 stars, based on 4 ratings
Publisher: McClelland & Stewart
Book Type: Paperback
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Leigh avatar reviewed The Underpainter on + 378 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
Beautiful prose - like poetry. I felt for the painter in this book, although I didn't understand him or his actions at all times. It was interesting to read of the parallels between "underpainting" one's artwork at the same time one "underpaints" one's life. And if you examine it closely enough, the reasons behind both are virtually indistinguishable.
reviewed The Underpainter on + 224 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
I liked this, very original story and quite well-written. I'll seek out other books by this author.
BigGreenChair avatar reviewed The Underpainter on + 461 more book reviews
Beautifully written and believable as an old man reminiscing. I wanted to read it real slow because some of the thoughts, sentences, phrases just made me want to sit and ponder them for a while...they were so true to life. Her writing in this book reminded me of that of Wallace Stegner, so if you liked his writing, you'll love this! This one is like stepping into the clouds and mists and being steeped in deep thought. Definitely a book for deep thinkers:)