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Zoia's Gold (Hardcover)

by Philip Sington (Author)
4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

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  • Hardcover: 400 pages
  • Publisher: Scribner Book Company (21 Nov 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0743291107
  • ISBN-13: 978-0743291101
  • Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 16 x 3.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,471,672 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Ideal travelling companion, 9 Feb 2007
By JC (Oxford) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Zoia's Gold (Paperback)
This book was my travelling companion for several weeks. I rationed myself to reading it only when on the move, a hour here and there, rather than devouring it in huge chunks as one might on a beach (if a beach were handy, which sadly it is not right now). It is a strikingly original piece of work: partly a mystery, partly a study of obsession, partly a biography with echoes of "Doctor Zhivago", yet more than the sum of its parts.

Mysteries are everywhere these days, and this story has its share of twists and tension, and will certainly keep you guessing. But, crucially, the mystery element is not a ploy or a series of stock devices. It arises from the nature of the subject: a deeply enigmatic real-life artist (Zoia) who plainly did deal in deception and concealment on many levels, for reasons that become all too shockingly clear. I also like the fact that the `investigator' figure, Marcus Elliot, is anything but an impartial or objective observer. Not only is there an obscure and troubling connection between himself and Zoia, but as the book unfolds, Zoia's life and work holds up a mirror to his own in a fascinating and dangerous way - even though, on the surface, the two people could hardly be more different or further apart.

Like most good novels, Zoia asks something of its readers, but richly rewards them for their investment. Like obsession itself, it creeps up on you. The writing is both taut and evocative, and the period detail - is excellent. In particular, the last two parts, "Parnassus" and "Sevastopol", are worth more than a single reading.
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12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, 18 Oct 2006
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A book group hit. Strikingly well written, ingenious story, moving and shocking in places. Will definitely look out for more from this writer.
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12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Literary opium, 23 Jun 2006
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The bloody turmoil of revolutionary Russia and the decadence of inter-war Paris form the backdrop to this fascinating real-life mystery. The novel is based on the life of Zoia, an exiled Russian painter and aristocrat, and the cache of private papers she left behind at her death in 1999. After Zoia's death, a disgraced art dealer with an unhappy and mysterious connection to the artist sets out to unearth her well-guarded secrets with dramatic and unpredictable consequences.
This book mixes past and present brilliantly; you can feel the one bleeding into the other (at some points almost literally). It is also highly addictive, as the reader comes to share the dealer's obsession with Zoia and her past. A dark, sexy, unforgettable journey.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Clever and well written
What I loved about this book was that there were two interesting story lines that interwove, involving two characters who live in different time periods of history. Read more
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1.0 out of 5 stars zoia's gold
This must be one of the most non-gripping novels ever written. The main characters hold no interest and I cared so little about them that it was hardly worth finishing book.
Published 3 months ago by Ianandrews

3.0 out of 5 stars Decent page turner
Zoia's Gold is not a bad book. It is the story of a Russian emigre artist, told by an art dealer who has fallen on hard times, as he researches her life. Read more
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2.0 out of 5 stars All that glitters is not gold. . .
This book started so well. There was mystery, beautiful writing and the suggestion that something scandolous was going to be discovered. Read more
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2.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully written - poor plot
All the reviews for this book are so overwhelmingly positive I hate to bring everyone down, but this book isn't really that good. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars A superb read - can't put it down!
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