I liked this book better than the Last Mona Lisa. I found the story captivating and there were so many twists and turns. I didn’t know who was telling the truth.

There are rumours that Van Gogh painted a self portrait that was subsequently stolen at his funeral. This painting is the subject of this story.

It’s a fascinating fictional story, but at the same time, there is a lot of factual information about Van Gogh and art that was looted by the Nazi’s in WWII. If you are a fan of Van Gogh, this is definitely a book to pick up. Of course, anyone who enjoys thrillers and puzzles will enjoy this also.

Thanks to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Landmark for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I just finished reading The Lost Van Gogh by Jonathan Santlofer.. Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for this advanced copy. Being a fan of the Impressionist painter Van Gogh, I was thrilled to be able to read this historical thriller. The novel covers the history of stolen art dating back to the time of Hitler's rein. It also brings to light much of Van Gogh's life and the rumors of Van Gogh having painted a second self portrait which goes missing right after his death. .

This novel kept me engaged and was filled with so many interesting aspects of Van Gogh's life that
I had never read before. Looking forward to reading other books by Mr. Santlofer..

As a big fan of The Last Mona Lisa, I was delighted to get the opportunity to read an advance copy of The Lost Van Gogh thanks to the publisher and Netgalley. This book was equally exciting. The book taught me a lot about both Van Gogh and what happened to art stolen by the Germans or hidden from them to prevent the thefts. Both books are very cinematic; one can imagine exciting movies based on them. I appreciated the ethical issues related to stolen art and what should be done when it's discovered after all this time, including when the artwork has been acquired by museums. Despite the book being something of a thriller, I think it would make a great choice for book discussion groups. I highly recommend it.

I really enjoyed this! It's a fast-paced story that kept me intrigued throughout.

There were a lot of characters and sometimes I felt a bit lost as chapters didn't have headings in regards to whose chapter it was. It didn't take me long to catch up but it happened numerous times.

I will definitely be checking out the author's other books!

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Sourcebooks Landmark through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. Thank you, Sourcebooks Landmark.