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Harlan Coben on The Genius
"In the beginning, I behaved badly."
That's how the uber-talented Jesse Kellerman opens up his newest novel, The Genius, and right away, he has you.
I won't give you a long plot summary because others will do it better, but briefly: A young art dealer named Ethan Muller manages to get hold of a treasure trove of original art after the artist, an unknown shut-in named Victor Cracke, disappears. The first sign of trouble crops up when a retired cop recognizes one of the figures as being a boy who died some 40 years earlier. Ethan's life spirals out of control from there. Before the story is over, Ethan will learn to question everything about his "wonderful" discovery--as well as his own family's destiny.
Yes, the book is gripping and compelling and Ethan Muller, the narrator, is wonderfully wry company, but what truly separates Kellerman from the pack is his prose. Simply put, he is a wonderful writer. He has the ability to make everything seem, well, true. Every scene has that ring of authenticity that's so elusive in fiction. I bought everything that Ethan did--and loved the flashbacks showing how the Muller family went from poor immigrants to real-estate tycoons.
I love books where past crimes will not stay buried. The web of deceit in The Genius stretches back four decades, but it is still claiming victims. Jesse Kellerman tightens the noose slowly, and we his readers can do nothing but turn the pages.
I have been a fan since his debut, Sunstroke, but he's getting better and better. If you've already read Jesse Kellerman, don't waste anymore time reading this review. If you haven't yet discovered his work, The Genius is the place to begin--and not a bad description of the author.
作者简介
Jesse Kellerman was born in Los Angeles in 1978. His plays have won several awards including the 2003 Princess Grace Award, given to America's most promising young playwright.
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这是一本需要静下心来，慢慢品味的If you are reading this, then perhaps you too are searching for something beyond the superficial. "The Brutal Art" is not a book for those who seek escapism. Instead, it offers a profound, and at times unsettling, immersion into the raw fabric of human existence. The author has a remarkable talent for rendering the ineffable, for capturing those fleeting moments of despair and resilience that define our lives. Each sentence feels meticulously crafted, carrying a weight that resonates long after you've turned the page.
评分I found myself continually returning to certain passages in "The Brutal Art," not out of repetition, but out of a need to re-absorb their potent message. There is a rawness to the prose, an unflinching honesty that is both disarming and incredibly powerful. It’s as if the author has peeled back the layers of societal pretense to reveal the stark, unvarnished truth beneath. This is a book that demands engagement, that asks you to confront uncomfortable realities and, in doing so, to perhaps understand yourself and the world a little better.
评分What struck me most about "The Brutal Art" was its sheer audacity. The author doesn't shy away from the darker aspects of the human condition. Instead, they embrace them, exploring them with a meticulous and unflinching gaze. This is not a comfortable read, but it is an essential one for anyone who believes that true understanding comes from confronting the difficult truths. The narrative, while perhaps not conventionally plot-driven, possesses a compelling momentum that draws you deeper into its exploration of character and circumstance.
评分"The Brutal Art" is a testament to the power of literature to challenge and transform. It’s a book that stays with you, that sparks introspection and dialogue. The author's ability to weave together profound philosophical insights with vivid, evocative imagery is nothing short of masterful. I found myself constantly marking lines, not because they were particularly beautiful in a conventional sense, but because they articulated truths I had long suspected but never been able to put into words myself. This is a significant work that deserves to be read and discussed.
评分我一直认为，真正的艺术，就应该拥有触动灵魂的力量，而"The Brutal Art"无疑做到了这一点。它没有华丽的辞藻，没有曲折的情节，但它拥有的是一种直抵人心的力量，一种能够让我在阅读过程中无数次屏息凝住的力量。作者似乎拥有一种能够看透迷雾的双眼，他将那些被我们遗忘在角落里的痛苦，那些被我们刻意压抑的欲望，一一呈现在我们面前。阅读这本书，就像是在黑暗中行走，虽然过程充满了未知和恐惧，但每一步都伴随着对光明的渴望。
评分This is a book that will leave an indelible mark on your psyche. "The Brutal Art" is not a gentle hand guiding you through a story; it is a force that propels you forward, forcing you to confront aspects of life that are often deliberately ignored. The author’s commitment to authenticity is palpable, creating a reading experience that is both demanding and immensely rewarding. It is a rare book that can provoke such deep emotional and intellectual responses, and I am grateful for the opportunity to have encountered it.
评分"The Brutal Art"给我带来的冲击，远比我预想的要来得强烈。它像一把钝刀子，慢慢地、一点一点地割开我心头的遮蔽，露出那些隐藏在最深处的伤痕。我不得不承认，在阅读过程中，我曾多次感到不适，感到被某种沉重的东西压迫着，但正是这种不适，让我更加清晰地认识到，艺术不仅仅是关于美，更是关于真。作者以一种近乎残忍的方式，展现了生活的本质，那些不加掩饰的欲望，那些无法摆脱的宿命，都以一种令人震撼的方式呈现在我面前。
评分阅读"The Brutal Art"的过程，更像是一场与自我灵魂的对话。书中那些复杂而挣扎的角色，他们的选择，他们的痛苦，他们的绝望，仿佛都能在我内心深处找到共鸣。我惊叹于作者对人物内心世界的洞察力，那种深刻的、穿透人心的理解，让我不得不一次又一次地停下来，反思自己的过往，那些曾经的犹豫、曾经的软弱，以及那些在命运的洪流中被裹挟前进的身影。这本书并没有提供简单的答案，而是将那些沉重的问题抛给我们，迫使我们去直面，去承担。
评分当我合上这本书，窗外的阳光依然明媚，但我的内心却仿佛经历了一场久违的洗礼。"The Brutal Art"并非一本让人轻松愉快的读物，它更像是一面棱角分明的镜子，映照出我们不愿面对的真实。我被作者那种不畏惧触碰禁忌的勇气所折服，也为他能够将如此复杂的情感和深刻的哲学思考，以如此纯粹而震撼的方式呈现出来而感到由衷的敬佩。这本书不适合所有读者，但对于那些渴望理解生活本质、不畏惧面对真相的人来说，它绝对是一次不容错过的精神盛宴。
评分这本书的封面上那如雕刻般深刻的标题，"The Brutal Art"，就已经预示着一段不落俗套的阅读体验。我迫不及待地翻开了第一页，故事如同一股冰冷的溪流，缓缓渗入我的心田。作者的笔触，与其说是描绘，不如说是雕琢，每一个词语都像是经过精心打磨的锋利刀刃，毫不留情地剖析着人性中最隐秘、最难以启齿的角落。我从未读过如此直接、如此赤裸的叙事，它没有丝毫的粉饰，也没有刻意的煽情，只是冷峻地展现着生活的真相，那些被我们刻意回避的、隐藏在光鲜外表下的残酷。
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