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Sacré Bleu
It is the color of the Virgin Mary's cloak, a dazzling pigment desired by artists, an exquisite hue infused with danger, adventure, and perhaps even the supernatural. It is . . . Sacré Bleu In July 1890, Vincent van Gogh went into a cornfield and shot himself. Or did he? Why would an artist at the height of his creative powers attempt to take his own life . . . and then walk a mile to a doctor's house for help? Who was the crooked little "color man" Vincent had claimed was stalking him across France? And why had the painter recently become deathly afraid of a certain shade of blue? These are just a few of the questions confronting Vincent's friendsbaker-turned-painter Lucien Lessard and bon vivant Henri Toulouse-Lautrecwho vow to discover the truth about van Gogh's untimely death. Their quest will lead them on a surreal odyssey and brothel-crawl deep into the art world of late nineteenth-century Paris. Oh là là, quelle surprise, and zut alors! A delectable confection of intrigue, passion, and art historywith cancan girls, baguettes, and fine French cognac thrown in for good measure. Sacré Bleu is another masterpiece of wit and wonder from the one, the only, Christopher Moore.
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Reviews
I laughed out loud several times. Just purchased all his other writing except two. Will get those later.
By TopOfMyWiff
Interesting for those who love color, fantasy and some hilarious characters ( fiction) but more than a scoop of the truth as well. Toulouse-Lautrec is particularly interesting. Slip slidey and chaotic and funny.
By Fpiano
One of the worst books I have read which received high accolades from others. A silly, convoluted mess!...EAF
By Emmet Aloysius
Absolutely engaging. What a treat to imagine Paris in the late 1800s. The author blends comic fiction and history masterfully. I wanted to be there and know these characters, as artists and people.
By tdon72
Christopher Moore is so quirky and fun and in this novel he did a great job of mixing art history and fiction.
By Nslatz