Review of Love and Murder

[Sam Ibeh]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Love and Murder" by Irv Arenberg.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Love and Murder by Irv Arenberg followed the controversial story surrounding the life and death of the famous Vincent van Gogh. Vincent was born in Groot-Zundert, Western Holland, on the 30th of March, 1853. Many controversies surrounded the artist. Irv went back 130+ years into the past to investigate the artist's life and the true story of Vincent's last seventy days in Auvers-sur-Oise, France. Was Vincent van Gogh's death a suicide as the world was made to believe, or was it a homicide? This book contained all the answers.

The book held so much promise of intrigue and excitement from the get-go. As I started reading the introductory parts, I felt my excitement build. Irv laid the story's foundation well, giving readers their first look into the most likely suspects. The thrill of reading about a possible murder was heightened because the story actually happened — the perfect real-life mystery. The general mood of the book was somber and could be emotional for some readers.

The author's reasoning and investigation style were believable, and readers could see the objectivity of the analyses. The research was in-depth and detailed. There were expert statements on the technical aspects of the story corroborating the author's position. The author presented many facets of the case study and the different opinions of scholars and researchers over the years. There was a balanced body of data for readers to draw their conclusions.

Love and Murder was easy to read, despite its length and historical inclination. The author's storytelling spiked intrigue and aroused suspicions that drove me to keep reading. The story entertained and provided deep insights into the life of Vincent van Gogh.

Vincent van Gogh's character was attractive. His character came across as tumultuous and restless. Readers can relate to his journey of self-discovery and learn something from his resilience and ability to bounce back from his failures. Love and Murder allowed a glimpse into the enigmatic but seemingly misunderstood artist. Even more exciting was the access readers were given to appreciate the ingenuity of such a creative person. Other characters whose personalities brought as much intrigue as Vincent's were Dr. Paul-Ferdinand and his son, Paul Jr.

The book was well-edited. I enjoyed reading it and found nothing to dislike. I'd recommend it to art enthusiasts, historians, and mystery lovers. Because there was nothing to dislike, I'd rate Love and Murder five out of five stars.

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[Obc Contentor]

Congrats to the author for writing this biography in an interesting and easy to read manner. I will be passing this on, though.

[Chinedu Vibex]

Real life mystery book are books I love most,and this review arose my interest in this book,I hope to read this book soon

[Unique Mary Iloakasia]

I enjoyed reading this review. The positive and negative aspects were properly outlined. It highlights the good job the reviewer did. I recommend this book to all.

[Ukaegbu Confidence]

I love a good investigative story. I also don't think love and myrder should be used in the same sentence as theyre polar opposite. Awesome review, I had a blast reading it.

[Triciat50]

Van Gogh is my favorite of the Impressionists, and I am thrilled to have discovered a novel based on his amazing life. He has been featured in several historical fiction novels, but I've never seen one that is just about him. Thank You for your review!

[Oluwasegun Timothy]

What's most amazing about the novel is that it is factual, I love when reality merges with skill and it's used to create art. This was a beautiful read; the author certainly delivered. I love this review too.