Shapiro offers a story for lovers of art and intrigue and personalities. Part romance, part mystery, part art history lesson, The Art Forger works best as the tale of art and artists, collectors and forgers. I suspect this is my prejudice; the "Gahndah" is one of my most favorite museums. I love the idiosyncrasy and individuality of the place; it is the most personal of collections. I am fascinated by benefactors who wisely and carefully amass collections and then share their treasures with the world. Featuring some of the most generous and the most selfish art collectors, The Art Forger takes the true tale of a heist and imbeds it in the fictional story of a beautifulyoung painter who makes questionable career and romantic choices in the contemporary art world. I struggled with some of the flowery language, but that could have been a result of listening to the audiobook, rather than reading the text. It can be hard to make romantic, sexual scenes sound less than ridiculous, IMHO. I found the ended a bit too tidy, as well. But these are minor flaws in an otherwise entertaining -- and informational filled -- novel.

- Reviewed by Melissa