Lust for Life

By: Irving Stone

Narrated by: Steve West

Lust For Life is Irving Stone's biographical novel about the life of the Dutch painter Vincent Van Gogh.

Critic reviews

“A story of excruciating power.”—The New York Times

"Whoever reads Lust for Life will gain all the important facts concerning the life of the painter... a poetic and touching portrayal."—Christian Science Monitor

“Extraordinary! A moving story retold with sensitiveness and insight.”—Forum

“Thorough, sympathetic, skillful.”—Saturday Review of Literature

Empathetic and very well researched

A remarkable work by a remarkable author, this is definitely one of his most well known protagonists to date yet and a very controversional one. He managed to write the character in a very understanding and deep voice. This is definitely now one of my favorite books ever! Loved listening to this whole browsing Vincent's gallery and discovering bits of the paintings I hadn't before.

Best book

I’ve read the book and it was so good I got this and loved every second.

Sunflowers and potatoes

Captivating story of a tortured life. Most wonderful ex of a brother’s love.
Excellent narrator

Great story telling of Van Gogh

I wanted to know more about Vincent Van Gogh after visiting the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam in June 2024. Instead of a book stating dry facts, I searched for an author that could blend his life with a bit of storytelling. I knew this approach would keep my attention. This was exactly what I found and I thoroughly enjoyed the book. Irving Stone’s Lust for Life took letters to Theo, Vincent’s brother, and incorporated as much of the true struggles Vincent faced throughout his life into his book. I can now look at Vincent’s paintings and truly understand how and why those paintings were created.

incredible

The saddest and most beautiful thing I've ever read.
rest in peace, Vincent and Theo