Martin, art-historian - good at iconology, less good at life - bungles his way through this funny, satirical novel. Tony, the muddy local landowner; Laura, his luscious wife and a pack of slobbering dogs, whose smell lifts off the pages, hinder hilariously. Has Martin discovered an unknown Bruegel? Can he get hold of it? The romp alternates with well researched history of Bruegel and C European art. Farce with a serious centre and immensely readable.
(Jenny Freeman - bwl 9 June 2001 ) |
