Why read Perspective(s)?

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“As full of epic characters as the Sistine Chapel ceiling . . . Sinfully fun to read.” ―Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker

“[A] thorough success . . . A dazzling romp.” ―Steven Poole, The Guardian

“Historical fiction doesn't get much better than this.” ―George Cochrane, The Telegraph (5/5 stars)

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1 author picked Perspective(s) as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Timothy Moriarty

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I don’t normally gravitate to epistolary novels – those told exclusively through letters – but the author brings it off brilliantly here, somehow making the shifting points of view of commonly viewed events feel like the act of viewing – and arguing about art itself. High minded, yes, but the author then puts such arguments to work to solve a mystery of a murdered artist and a lost painting in sixteenth century Florence. It’s a blast, with plots, counter-plots, plot twists…the story never plods. Narrators span the spectrum from royalty to raggedy wretches. There is a witty, irreverent side to…

From Timothy's 3 favorite reads in 2025.