The Modigliani Scandal

Follett is one of my favorite authors, but I was disappointed with this one.

Having read some of his newer books, I was very surprise how much I enjoyed this Modigliani scandal and it tells you a lat about arts, and even for today World of ARTS

Why all the negative reviews??? A delightful little mystery, written when he was still an unknown, and I think originally published under some other name? Of course you cannot compare this little book (a short one) with the best of the best sellers today, but you must remember it was written many years ago. Put yourself in 1986 or whenever this was written when you read it. Fans of Ken Follett must get this book. I think it's even better than some of the books written right after he got famous, which I thought were too pretentious (the books, not him). You should be grateful this book has been reprinted.

Ok. Follet is better than this... I agree. But it is still a very entertaining story with some entertaining characters in it. To the person that said it could have been done in 100 pages, you're stupid, it was to short to start with, especially because you complained about the character development, which would have made the book much longer. Overall, I liked it, not as good as jackdaws, the man from st. petersburg, ect., but still worth the few hours it takes to read.

Reportedly one of the first books done by Follett, the action is not as intense as later works. ( Lie Down With Lions ). Story concept is easy to follow but interest is maintained by the introduction of several crosses and double-crosses. Good description of story locations adds to the enjoyment.