Official Review: The Copyist by Jack Karasch

[Susmita Biswas]

This is the harsh truth of life that poor people can't afford good food when rich people seek for more and more. The Copyist by Jack Karasch is a story which showed the reality. I am looking forward to it. Congo on #botd.

[MatisseVH]

This sounds like an interesting story to read. The interesting plotline, unique characters, and a delve into art and art history. My best friend majored in art history in school and absolutely adores it! I would like to give this a try.

[Ellylion]

Sounds like an engaging read, and it even has a love line! I prefer the books about art or its history, so I would give this one a try Thank you for a great review!

[Bluebird03]

You review has me curious also if Abel will ever be able to paint on his own, rather than copy the works of others. Great review!

[Shanna29]

Copying an art can also be a talent in itself, though it's not always right. However, it will be intriguing to know if Abel could be creative enough to make his original painting. Also, would love to explore what goes in the background or in his mind when an artist creates his art. Great review.

[Quinto]

My main attraction to this book will be on the ability of Abel to reinvent himself as a painter rather than continuing to copy other artists’ work. I also like the romance mentioned in the book. Thanks for the review.

[angiejack456]

Art and history create a great backdrop to this story. However your descriptions of the main characters doesn't really entice me to read further.

[cpru68]

This sounds like a book that would appeal most to those who enjoy fiction that centers itself around artists. The plot seems well done, but I’m not sure this one is for me. I’m not that interested in artwork, so I will pass on this one for now.

[Aan Granados]

I love historical fiction but I don’t know anything about art, but this sounds interesting. I’m glad there’s a bit of romance too. Thanks for your review!

[Brenda Creech]

Like you, I also know little to nothing about art so my interest in this book has been piqued due to your wonderful review! I read a short sample earlier and wasn't sure if it would be a good fit for me. However, based on your review I am adding this one to my want to read shelf. I'm looking forward to checking it out!

[Abacus]

Sounds intriguing, a look at art from the inside. I spent several years painting so I think I would find something relevant in this book. Thanks for the review.

[Kister Bless]

The Copyist by Jack Karasch sounds like a great and unique historical fiction. The plot of the book promises an interesting read and I will love to read it. Great review.

[Jampelom]

Wow it looks like a good story, it gives us the insight of character Abel who survive his living by copyist. Since the story set was in Chicago, 1927, we came to know how in the past people were survive through bread and work so hard in the day time.
This mindset gives us we are lucky in this modern world where we are able to eat evrything even if we are poor. We can still get fresh vegetables and rice with our little penny.
Thanks for the review, I would probably loved to read whole story.

[amparrish]

I enjoy reading true stories that are written by the one inside the body of the human who went through it. I find it fascinating and absolutely adventurous to be able to read through the eyes of another.

I’m excited to start this book because I am trying to get more into nonfiction and it truly sounds like a story worth reading.

Page turners are my forte, so I look forward to starting it! Thanks to the author for penning it and taking everything out of him to make the true story the best it can be!

[skindrukas]

Art is something I don't fully understand or want to get to understand, so this book is not for me. I didn't find the main character appealing to me, too. I'll skip this one.