An Object of Beauty

A Novel

De: Steve Martin

Narrado por: Campbell Scott

Lacey Yeager is young, captivating, and ambitious enough to take the New York art world by storm. Groomed at Sotheby's and hungry to keep climbing the social and career ladders put before her, Lacey charms men and women, old and young, rich and even richer with her magnetic charisma and liveliness. Her ascension to the highest tiers of the city parallel the soaring heights - and, at times, the dark lows - of the art world and the country from the late 1990s through today.

©2010 Steve Martin (P)2010 Hachette

Reseñas de la Crítica

"Martin compresses the wild and crazy end of the millennium and finds in this piercing novel a sardonic morality tale." ( Publishers Weekly)

"[A] clever, convincingly detailed depiction of NYC’s art scene." ( Booklist)

A Look Into the Art World

I really liked this book. The characters, dialogue and story rang true and I found it all compelling enough that my mind didn't wander while I was listening. I think some people might find it a little slow or lacking in drama and/or thrills. I enjoyed the quality writing and glimpse inside the business of art.

Ok story

This book was ok. I read it because of an interest in art. It's an art book in passing, but I found more to interest an artist in Martin's "Born Standing Up," which concerns the making an refining of an artist's voice.

This book was, I'm not sure, a novel about a woman who sold stuff, schmoozed and conned people. Art was incidental to the story, romance was almost a focus, there was almost a mystery, there was not quite a chase. I don't know what to say about it. It was ok.

I just loved this book

Steve Martin is so talented it's unbelievable. I loved Shop Girl, and I love this book too. It makes you feel a part of a very secretive and sophisticated gallery scene in NYC.

It's written from a very clever perspective.

Just so great. I have no complaints about the performance either! I will definitely listen to this book again down the road, and imagine it will stay one of my favorites for a long long time.

not into it

I've loved Steve Martin's other books so was disappointed here. I really want to love it!

Takes a while to get into it but worth it

It took me a couple of chapters to get into the story but I’m glad I stuck with it. Steve Martin is a great writer but the narrator was emotionless and his monotone drove me crazy.

Great listen.

Clever, funny, smart and riveting. And not only a great narrator but perfect for the protagonist's voice.

Well-written story read by a great narrator

An Object of Beauty is a really appealing book for a number of reasons:
Campbell Scott is a masterful narrator. He has a great range of voices at his disposal, and uses them very appropriately.
The story itself is well-written, with interesting characters.
Steve Martin's knowledge of the art world is thorough. He is able to weave real and fictitious artists through the narrative in a way that feels fluid, never forced.

This book is a really great listen, and I would recommend it for anyone who's a fan of good fiction, the art world or a character-driven book.

Amazed at the turnaround.

One third through this book I almost decided I didn't want to push any further. I didn't like Lacey and I wasn't sure where it was going. So glad I persisted as it is a wonderful story with the perfect mixture of real events and fictional ones. An intriguing commentary on the art world.

Amazing

If a great book I a page-turner, this audiobook is a sleep-robber. It demands a sequel.

Nice Prose, Short on story

Very nice descriptive character development, however, after waiting for the protagonist to get into serious trouble, Steve pulls his punches. I enjoyed the listen since it was leading to the conclusion based on external forces not the main character's efforts.. All the risks of the protagonist, made her a success until the environment changed her situation.