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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A must read for every Van Gogh fan... Like reading a painting.By Magenta PrexThe writing style of this is addictive- its fluid; like some beautiful hybrid of a story; a biography; and a painting. I know its probably cliche to suggest that a book about a painter is like reading a painting; but it really feels that way; like each sentence is a brush stroke: complete in isolation and leading the eye to the next sentence paragraph; page.If you are a lover of Van Goghs work but arent already aware of his tortured history; erratic behavior; and generally disturbed life; brace yourself. Like Mozart and many other geniuses before him; Van Gogh was extremely problematic; and had a short; difficult; and strained life; complete with frequent violent outbursts and creepy behavior. Reading about his childhood was new for me; its obvious that many of the traits that made him such a gifted artist also contributed to him being a very troubled and problematic youth; with loving parents doing their best to help him but without modern technologies and medications.Reading this was actively a pleasure. It wasnt just pleasurable for the information; but the presentation as well. Just as I have stood in museums staring for hours at the same painting of an almond branch; at multiple points in my life; I think I will come back to this book and give it another read in time; because its a heart-pulling and impassioned view of a heart-pulling and impassioned artist.It might not be everybodys flavor of writing style so I suggest reading a sample first; but if youre a Van Gogh fan its a must-read.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. A Must Read For Any Van Gogh "Fan"By BrunhildeI can add very little to the excellent reviews which have already been written. I have been a Van Gogh "fan" (of the artist NOT the man) for many years; ever since since I read the majority of the collection of his letters to Theo. ( Interesting that it was Jo who realized the import of those letters.) It was those letters that actually introduced me to many of the artists to whom he refers. We have subsequently visited many of the locations in which he stayed and from which he painted. I regret that I did not come across this writing before visiting those places. (e.g. Bells description of the bars on the windows of his room in the asylum being similar to Vincents old perspective frame; devoid of horizontal stabilizers; is particularly something I wish I had known before visiting but something which has added an entirely new perspective to my understanding of those later works.) There is no doubt that Mr. Bells being a painter adds a different; invaluable perspective and does tend to make many of the paintings even more poignant....if thats possible.I agree with one reviewers comment in that I wish more were known about Theo.One negative comment. It would have been helpful to have photos of the works discussed. However as I was checking out "Lallee des Alyscamps" I fell upon the fact that it had just (May; 2015) sold in NY for $66.3 million which they say ; adjusted to todays dollars would be about $153 million. The first owners listed in the Provenance of the painting were Marie and Joseph Ginoux; Arles.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. a rich account of how artistic style is bornBy seattle_sunshineDidnt agree with the reviews--lauguage is sometimes difficult--and had trouble getting into it. But about half way through it evens out and you get an excellent history of this artist; the challenges of his time and his illness; and the development of his style over his lifetime. Be sure to read Imagine Me Gone when you finish this one!