St. Agatha's Breast

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Summary: Wanted to like this but....
Review: St. Agatha's Breast by T.C. Van Adler was sadly, a waste of time. The only redeeming quality to the book is the plight of preserving the artistic treasures of Rome. All too often because of corruption, greed and apathy, many of Rome's finest artistic landmarks and works get lost to oblivion. Another illumnating aspect is you see how depraved some priests are and all the cases of priests abusing children don't seem as far fetched when you read this book. The plot was convoluted and the characters totally un-sympathetic. I enjoy adult stories like the next person, but the titillation went overboard for the sake of sensationalism.

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Summary: Delightful
Review: This book, and the sequel, are delightful little gems. Yes, as with others, I would love to know the real "T.C. Van Adler", an interesting person I should think. I cannot speak for the Latin, but the English usage is complex and new words abound. The plot is superficial, the novel not deep, but the writing style is enchanting.

One chapter - and all are short - is a wonderful description of the decaying building. Closing my eyes, I could picture this edifice along one of the small Roman streets.

This is a book to keep and re-read for sheer pleasure from time to time. It is fun. It would have five stars had the plot been a bit more convincing, but then again, perhaps the plot is close to truth, and I simply do now how close it may be!

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Summary: I WANT MORE FROM VAN ADLER
Review: WHO IS THIS T.C. VAN ADLER?! I WANT MORE. THIS BOOK MADE ME LAUGH OUT LOUD A NUMBER OF TIMES. I LOVE ZINKA AND HER EXPLOITS. THERE WERE A LOT OF TWISTS AND TURNS THAT KEPT ME WANTING MORE VAN ADLER REALLY KNOWS HIS ART HISTORY AND RELIGION. I HOPE TO READ MORE FROM THIS AUTHOR! HE IS RIGHT UP THERE WITH JAMES PATERSON.