All I was looking for was a new take on the events when Van Gogh cut his ear.
But a lot of this book goes into details of how difficult it is to get information around a century old event. I did like some of the information but that was not what it looked like from the title. Another thing, I was not looking for anything sensational.
So, if you already know the story from some good sources (Not Lust for Life) than this one has not much to offer.
Van Gogh was a painter with exceptional talent, and it is well established now that he had the mental health issue. Read this sentence again, I'm not saying he was mad. Unfortunately, the patients didn't get as much care and medical support at that time. And it is a surprise that Van Gogh ended up with such an amazing work even with those health issues.
So, next time when you hear a painter gone mad for Van Gogh, you would better come up with a right answer rather than writing things off.
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