Whodunit?!I didn't actually know the Mona Lisa had been stolen from the Louvre before my husband suggested this book to me. So now I know, and I know who stole it . . . though I don't think I know the real reason why . . . but that's okay. As long as La Joconde is again safely tucked in her home so I can see her when I visit.I really enjoyed this book! Scotti kept me interested in the story, and offered other historical information that piqued my interest as well. I loved being introduced to characters from the art and literary world at the time of the theft, and learning more about Leonardo da Vinci. A book that spurs an interest in learning and reading more about a subject is a good book indeed! I will warn that if you are reading this for the mystery aspect you may be disappointed because the book focuses more on the history of Paris, The Mona Lisa, and the emergence of modern art in all of its conflicts with Renaissance art. That being said, I thoroughly enjoyed the book. There were many theories afloat as to the responsible parties for its short disappearance from Picasso and Apollonaire, to the government in order to deflect tension from the approaching war, to emerging American wealthy intent on increasing their holdings, to those trying to expose the inadequacies of The Louvre security. Scotti lays out the evidence and events in a concise interesting read.
What do You think about De Verdwenen Mona Lisa (2010)?
Was wowed from the beginning - the realized it was history not a story!! OMG!!
—trinx
Learned many things- I never knew- always a good thing
—shadow10
