The Swan Thieves: A Novel | 
pickThis is a mystery, a full circle story with much context, enthusiastic talk of art, particularly painting, and secrecy. An epic love story in which I had to be very patient. Robert is mentally ill. Andrew Marlow, his psychiatrist, is intrigued with his case. His quest to cure Robert leads him to uncover love in the many forms it takes.
pickI really love how this book was written and if your an art lover it adds to the story. Great read
We went to the 🏖 again yesterday and snorkeled in a different spot 🤿 but I had some good reading time and we drove home on a different route so these are just some of the pictures from that drive 🥰📖
Even at the beach 🏖 I read… of course I had to snorkel 🤿 as well but I did get some reading with a beautiful view 🥰
How I‘m starting my weekend… my husband dragged me out of the house 🤨📖
It has been a few years since I read “The Historian” and I really loved it so I finally will get to read this book by the same author 🤗📖
Reading is occurring. I swear.
panThat was a whole lot snooze fest to get thru for some blackmail. After being disappointed in both The Historian and The Swan Thieves, I will cross off Kostova's name for authors to read in the future. I gave her 2 shots & was disappointed each time. 1 star
60 chapters in
This book is pretty slow. If I hadn't gotten so far I'd probably abandon it but I've read enough and am still somewhat interested to figure out if Robert gets better that I'm continuing on and will finish. I just hope this all leads somewhere and I'm not left disappointed at the end, like I was with The Historian. I feel like my next book is going to have to be really good to replace my wishy-washy feelings about this one.
Anyone read The Swan Thieves by Elizabeth Kostova?
I picked it up from The Salvation Army for $1 a while back.
I read her book The Historian, which got rave reviews, but I was not among those fans. To me it had a great premise but poor execution and overall I didn't enjoy it at all. I guess for $1 I thought I'd take a gamble on this.
so-soNot as good as The Historian but still a good read. I might have appreciated it better if I had more knowledge or background of art. I didn‘t really appreciate romanticizing infidelity but over all I enjoyed the book.
pickThis was a well written story. The ending came as a bit of a surprise, but I feel that important things were explained, and loose ends tied up. It‘s a love story, of a sort. A historical novel, addressing art history. And a psychological case study, of a fascinating type. And beautifully written in a painterly way. Overall, enjoyable and interesting. #recentlyread #nospoilers #arthistory #romance
So, I loved The Historian, and this so far is phenomenally enjoyable. It‘s difficult to write in a way where you paint with words, but the author has achieved that skillfully. ❤️🎨 #currentlyreading #romance #fiction #painting
so-soI‘m never quite sure how much I enjoy Elizabeth Kostova. As with her other book that I‘ve read (The Historian), I can recognise the artistry in her work and pieces of the story will probably stick with me. But it does drag on a bit, and I definitely read some parts just to get through it.
Interesting to watch someone's mental illness unravel them through the eyes of someone who loves them. I'm about 1/3 through and fascinating. Also, the attention to detail is stunning.
I found some #goldspines for #literaryluck. Too bad it's not real gold. 😛
@vkois88 @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
pickAnother awesome book from Elizabeth Kostova, this time centreing on a painting and a tumultuous relationship in modern day. Gripping and emotional.
pickAmazing. Art, mental illness, stories in time- this was a slow, complicated read and worth it.
so-soI LOVED the Historians so I had high hopes for this, but I'm bailing 100 pages in. It's very well written, and atmospheric, but I'm finding myself bored...I guess I'm just not syncing up to the characters. Maybe for someone who enjoys deep personal introspectives?
About 40 chapters in and I couldn‘t love this story more. I am in awe of authors who perfectly describe the pain felt in divorce. While I am well past my own, I find it cathartic to hear described in the most perfect words what those days were like. Of course this book is also so much more, fine art, mental health, Paris....
I think, with Captain Lawrence‘s help, I can finish this one tonight. 🍺 📖
#Chloe #currentlysnuggling #tuxedokittiesoflitsy #catsoflitsy I was going to get up but she just sprawled across me and I don‘t have the heart to move her. @MinDea You can sort of see House of Leaves on the bookcase behind us.
Strawberry newtons, Christmas Morning tea, and a book - perfect Saturday night plans. I walk-ran (mostly walked) a 5k today and already did my yoga and meditation, and I cleaned most of my house, so I get the night completely off for this. ☺️
So today was one of those days where you have this super intense therapy session where all this teenage gunk gets stirred up. And then you go to work-sponsored happy hour (so being social but free drinks!) and get 14 texts from your son about how awful his day was and 10 more from your husband about how your son is so angry and needs more therapy. And it kind of sucks, that kind of day. So glad to be alone reading in my pjs for a reality break.
So, I kind of suck at pictures but I wanted to share our crazy snow, my lunchtime read (I am hoping for luscious and deep and immersive but not too sad) and #Chloe checking out said snow. So this is what you get before Chloe headed off to check out her food bowl. @MinDea #catsoflitsy #tuxedokittiesoflitsy
I read this back in 2010. It's about an artist who has a mental breakdown, the psychiatrist who works to help him, and a mystery from the time of French Impressionism. 🎨 #emojinov @RealLifeReading
I am liking The Swan Thieves...not sure if I love it. It does make me want to paint and visit art museums...
My absolute FAVORITE part if being down here in the Outer Banks...Buxton Village Books! ♡♡♡ #indiebookstore #buxtonvillagebooks
Just arrived at the Outer Banks in North Carolina for a week of relaxing, sunshine, and TONS OF READING! I just had to take a picture of my first sweet tea of vacation! ♡♡♡
This is a relatively new purchase, but I admit I only bought it on the strength that I'd read The Historian 😏 although it does have a pretty cover👌
Anyone read this?
My to read book stack is dangerously teetering, at risk of toppling over, yet I keep adding 😁
#AuthorsOfLitsy #ElizabethKostova #TheSwanThieves #tbr #bookstack
More from HPB - I know The Swan Thieves hasn't gotten rave reviews, but for a gorgeous hardback from the clearance shelf for only $3, it's worth a try. Also picked up another Flavia book, and The Women in the Castle. #bookhaul #nosuchthingastoomanybooks
Still reading for #WomensHistoryMonth: The Swan Thieves, Invisible North and starting today The Gustav Sonata
When it comes to #artrelatedbooks, the first that came to mind was this one. It's partly because I love Impressionism, and that's the art dealt with in this story. But mostly , it's a fascinating story. #seasonsreadings2016 Picture from Cromford, during our trip to England this past August, the first thing I associated with the word swans.
As long as birds and fowl count as animals (of course they do!), here are the books I found on my shelves. #animalsoncovers #FunFridayPhoto
pickAlthough it got mixed reviews, I very much enjoyed this book. If you are interested in art history and women artists, this book will draw you in. I love Kostova's writing. She can make pictures with words.
bailedI just got this antique library cabinet and had to empty the shelves it replaced. It's funny the books you forgot you had. I so wanted to love this book, The Historian is a favorite of mine, alas The Swan Thieves is not.
Like, OMG, I had to take a #shelfie! So, this is the other side of our #schoolmarm desk's middle shelf up close. Only three are mine, all the rest I bought for @BookBabe for her bday or Christmas or just because 😍😻. Any particular titles stick out to you? Any superbs and any meh's?
So bummed I'm not at my house right now. I have so many more books than my mom. But I put together her prettiest ones for some #spinepoetry for the #24in48 readathon.
