The bar was set a bit too high for this book and, as a result, it fell flat. I did not end up finishing The Curse of Van Gogh because it just didn't really keep my interest.

The story definitely kept my attention and I wanted to know how it would end. Loved the characters but wasn't my favorite. Yes, it kept my attention. Yes, I wanted to know the ending. And yes, it had some interesting parts but overall, it just wasn't a favorite. Okay but not a favorite.

I am not an art critic or even really an art lover, yet I was intrigued when asked to read The Curse of Van Gogh. I enjoyed that this book had some history of the different art pieces that Tyler Sears was to be stealing, but there was a storyline to the story. Following Tyler’s thoughts as he planned the greatest heist of all times was interesting and entertaining. I enjoyed seeing how his mind was working and how he was going to get out of this horrible spot he got himself into. The fact that he really wanted to get out of the heist and was doing his best to do what was right, even when doing what was wrong, made him a strong character.

Overall, I was not impressed with the women in this book, they mostly seemed under developed. Lucy was probably the best of them, helping Tyler when he needed it the most but yet giving him the cold shoulder when he deserved it.

The Curse of Van Gogh was entertaining and I enjoyed the entire book. I will recommend this to a reader that loves thrillers.