Pictures at an Exhibition Audiobook

" the story of a family dealing art in Europe and their struggle to adapt to that loss "

" It was difficult for me to get into this book until I got about halfway through. =It was difficult to become invested in the characters, especially Max. I will say that it got me interested in the historical references. The Rape of Europa (a book and a documentary) gives historical background of the Nazi's plundering of art and culture if you are further interested. However, everything felt somewhat bland. Houghteling can write beautifully and possibly with the release of another novel she will be able to mature and create more believable characters and a more investing story. "

" A really interesting story about stolen art in France during WWWII. "

" This book was educational regarding the looting/saving of art work in Paris Good history of French art work and the Paris art world BUT it needed to be the story of Rose who saved many pieces and tracked where they were headed when stolen. The main character is weak and the family tragedy awful but stupid to withold from a son and keeping him from understanding his mother and from understanding why he couldn't take over fo his father. It does have a happy ending and that redeems it for me "

" I thought --after reading a review of this book--I would love this book. The setting is Paris. The topic is interesting --the looting of art by the Nazi during WW2 and the story seemed compelling --a son's struggle to recover the priceless paintings that belonged to his father. The writing is good --beautiful at times but the characters failed to engage me. Well researched but a disappointing book. I debated as to whether it deserved two or three stars. "

" This was an interesting story - gave insight into a part of WWII that I was not aware of. Would be a good read for those who are interested in, and knowledgeable of, art. However, it was a bit of a downer - after reading it, though I was glad that I did, it left me feeling a little heavy hearted. Not an upbeat story. "

" Interesting environment - art theft in Paris during the Nazi invasion and shortly thereafter. Story wasn't too bad and some of it was quite interesting. "

" Strong start, but got bogged down in the middle. Ending wrapped up the story nicely. Great historical fiction, based on the real lives of French Jewish art dealers during WW2. "

" This book was recommended to be but I was not all that excited about it. It was ok. "

" Interesting read about how famous pieces of art changed hands during WWII. I really loved the sections on the paintings; was less moved by the love story. "

" Fascinating subject, much better dealt with in Rapeof Europa. Houteling's writing is pedestrian -it was a chore to finsh. "

" Good story, but the writing didn't flow well. "

" very interesting view of WWII of an art dealer and love for the lost art during the war that ended up in someone elses possession or never to be found again "

" An interesting book about stolen art during the Nazi regime. "

" Couldn't make it through... Maybe I was just in the wrong mood. Nevertheless, I am adding it to my "read" shelf. "

" Well researched details about the process of recovering lost art taken during the 1940s during German occupation of Paris. Interesting characters. "

" A great story about Jewish art dealers in Paris before and after (but not during) WWII. I learned so much about what happened to all of these famous and great works of art. "

" Related topic to my After the Auction, but focused on Paris. Beautifully written. "

" sad story about a Jewish art dealer in Europe during WWII. Makes you think about how many paintings have just been destroyed and lost forever. "