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Akron Art Museum Book Club: The Swan Thieves
Thursday, May 20, 6:30 pm
by Ellie Ward, Museum Librarian and Alison Caplan, Associate Educator
Join us at the Akron Art Museum for our monthly book club! May’s book is The Swan Thieves by Elizabeth Kostova, and the museum will host a discussion on the book Thursday, May 20 at 6:30 p.m.
The Swan Thieves begins by introducing us to Dr. Andrew Marlow, a psychiatrist whose newest patient is Robert Oliver, a painter who attacked a piece of artwork at the National Gallery of Art. Robert has been recently divorced from his wife Kate, has abandoned his latest girlfriend, and now refuses to speak. Since his patient refuses to talk, Marlow must delve into Robert's personal life to find the mystery behind Robert's display of violence and lack of communication, as well as discover the identity of the woman he paints over and over. In doing so, Marlow discovers a long hidden secret and scandal in the world of 19th century art.
This book is like an onion; fold after fragrant fold reveals something intriguing, spicy, and a little exotic. It's a mystery, an old fashioned love story, and a new romance all at the same time. It's not simply about a psychiatrist and his patient, it's about the pressure of people's expectations, and the lengths you go to in order to protect the ones you love. It's about art, and passion, and beauty in barren landscapes. (Amazon Review)
The Museum’s Book Club program is free but requires registration. Please call 330.376.9186 x 230 to register.
Thursday, May 20, 6:30 pm
by Ellie Ward, Museum Librarian and Alison Caplan, Associate Educator
Join us at the Akron Art Museum for our monthly book club! May’s book is The Swan Thieves by Elizabeth Kostova, and the museum will host a discussion on the book Thursday, May 20 at 6:30 p.m.
The Swan Thieves begins by introducing us to Dr. Andrew Marlow, a psychiatrist whose newest patient is Robert Oliver, a painter who attacked a piece of artwork at the National Gallery of Art. Robert has been recently divorced from his wife Kate, has abandoned his latest girlfriend, and now refuses to speak. Since his patient refuses to talk, Marlow must delve into Robert's personal life to find the mystery behind Robert's display of violence and lack of communication, as well as discover the identity of the woman he paints over and over. In doing so, Marlow discovers a long hidden secret and scandal in the world of 19th century art.
This book is like an onion; fold after fragrant fold reveals something intriguing, spicy, and a little exotic. It's a mystery, an old fashioned love story, and a new romance all at the same time. It's not simply about a psychiatrist and his patient, it's about the pressure of people's expectations, and the lengths you go to in order to protect the ones you love. It's about art, and passion, and beauty in barren landscapes. (Amazon Review)
The Museum’s Book Club program is free but requires registration. Please call 330.376.9186 x 230 to register.
