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Headlong
Headlong
Author: Michael Frayn
With its sumptuous surfaces and alluring sense of gravitas, classic Dutch painting has fascinated writers for centuries. It's easy to see why. Giant religious representations and gaudy classical scenes already have the weight of literature behind them. But an enigmatic portrait or dimly lit interior seems like a virtual incubator for ...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780571201471
ISBN-10: 0571201474
Publication Date: 2000
Pages: 400
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  • Currently 3.1/5 Stars.
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3.1 stars, based on 5 ratings
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette
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Helpful Score: 1
fine detective story and funny
punkinbean avatar reviewed Headlong on + 37 more book reviews
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Tedious. Flops between trying to be funny and way too serious about a mystery that really isn't that interesting.
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Interesting book, especially for those interested in fine arts. It was a bit more intellectual and less funny than I had hoped though
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good read
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I thought there was a tad too much history but I did enjoy the book. It was pretty funny.


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