The Crimson Portrait: A Novel (edit title)

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Liked It Rated 4 stars “I thought this book was intriguing. I didn't really connect with any of the characters in particular, but I found the imagery and language to be rich. What an interesting setting for a book- and I didn't know that the "mask making" that is the focus of the book was historically accurate....” see full review » see other reviews »

Didn’t Like It Rated 2 stars “Forgetable. I thought I would like this novel as it combines two of my passions, art and medicine, in a WWI setting. Oh well. I found it obvious and forced. The well researched allusions to the history of plastic surgery and anesthesia were too many and too academic, and the excessive number...” see full review » see other reviews »

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  • Rated 3 stars

  “Not a favorite but a good read. Very interesting history about surgical procedures, skin grafts, etc. woven into the story. Other than that, the main love story seemed a little over dramatic and never really came to a conclusion (maybe intentionally). ”

  Jennifer H wrote this review Tuesday, July 22 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No

  
  
  • Rated 2 stars

  “Forgetable. I thought I would like this novel as it combines two of my passions, art and medicine, in a WWI setting. Oh well. I found it obvious and forced. The well researched allusions to the history of plastic surgery and anesthesia were too many and too academic, and the excessive number of references to the color red were just too much for me to take. ”

  DrRenee wrote this review Saturday, September 29 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No

  
  
  • Rated 0 stars

  “Interesting premise, based on fact but ultimatly a very long and slow read,,,,,,”

  Sticky wrote this review Monday, September 17 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No

  
  
  • Rated 2 stars

  “Very slow and boring but some of the characters are interesting”

  Silent_Whispers wrote this review Thursday, June 7 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No

  
  
  • Rated 4 stars

  “I thought this book was intriguing. I didn't really connect with any of the characters in particular, but I found the imagery and language to be rich. What an interesting setting for a book- and I didn't know that the "mask making" that is the focus of the book was historically accurate. Supposedly some of the characters are based on real people, and I was able to do some investigating. I found an intriguing website that showed some of the tin masks and some of the actual veterans who wore them. It's a heartbreaking premise for a book, but it provides a rich backdrop to the story. I enjoyed it! ”

  susannahm wrote this review Tuesday, May 22 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No