Reviews by Linda (5)

Intriguing story, surprisingly addictive.

Don't let him in

Intriguing storyline, from different peoples points of view. drawing together like a well knitted jersey, to a satisfying if not unlikely ending.

Delightful

We Prescribe you a cat

I so enjoyed this delightful, heartwarming book. Made even more special because I adore cats, and believe in their power. Easy to read, light and funny.

Harrowing

Fi

The book is well written, and I enjoyed it to start with, but the subject matter of her sons death became a bit to much for me. I may complete it when I feel braver.

The agony and Ecstasy of Dora Maar's relationship with Picasso.

The Paris Mews

This is a gut wrenching journey of Dora Maar's relationship with the genius and deeply flawed person that Picasso was. Picasso pictured her as "the weeping woman, and this is one of his most famous paintings inspired by her. She herself was enormously talented, and Picasso adored and needed her, but he also tossed her aside when he found someone new and she no longer served his purpose. The emotional pain she went through was a testament to her deep sensitive nature, and the fact that she could never bear Picasso children deeply scarred her forever. A painful, but illuminating read about a man who now days one might accuse of being a narcissist. He damaged her deeply, and the book reveals how this happened. I recommend it highly.

Life with Picasso

Life with Picasso

If you are interested in the life of Picasso, this book is a must. I read it after reading the book about Dora Maar, another lover of Picasso. Compared to the tempestuous and deeply emotional experience of Dora Maar, this book seems calm and measured and is written with an almost journalistic style. Their relationship to me, seemed to be one of needing each other, for deeply held emotional and psychological reasons, and this is what kept them together for so long. I think that the fact that Picasso was in his 70's and Francoise was in her twenties, was bound to affect their relationship, were it seemed that Picasso himself was becoming more dependent, and needed her almost as his aid and helper rather than only a lover. She was a fascinating, strong and intelligent woman, and her intellect was truly matched by Picasso and I think this is why the book was so fascinating. She finally left him, the first woman to do so, and went on to lead a full and amazing life of her own. I highly recommend this book.