I couldn't help but picture da Vinci the way he is depicted in Ever After. I always thought the casting and scripting for him were perfect in that movie. I think I visualized Fioretta most clearly. I could just see her posing for da Vinci looking like a Greek goddess almost.bookowlie wrote: ↑28 Jun 2018, 20:41
So true! Actually, I didn't have a clear picture in my mind of any of the characters, although I assumed Angela was attractive. The settings were vivid for me, but the characters? Not so much.
Your favorite scene
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Re: Your favorite scene
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I think all the characters' physical attributes were described satisfactorily, but the depictions of the settings were much more picturesque.
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Yes, there were descriptions of their physical appearance. I just didn't get a good sense of them in my mind. It might be because the story was a bit cluttered at times. There was just so much going on.Miriam Molina wrote: ↑28 Jun 2018, 21:08 There is a detailed description of Angela before the "kissing scene." Alex was attracted to her immediately. Then there's another description while Alex is waiting for her at the bar.
I think all the characters' physical attributes were described satisfactorily, but the depictions of the settings were much more picturesque.
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Hahaha. That does tend to detract one's attention from other details. I always tend to focus more on the actions than the characters anyway. I just like the characters to be distinct from one another. I often ignore an author's explanation of a character's physical attributes and build them in my mind to match their personality.
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You crystallized for me what my main issue was with the book - a cluttered plot that moved forward too slowly. With all the passionate scenes and the constant fainting, I almost forgot about the two bloody murders.Miriam Molina wrote: ↑28 Jun 2018, 21:55 Yes, definitely a lot going on with three passionate love stories, two bloody murders, a missing painting, and a lot of fainting. LOL
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The initial scene when Alex visits the North Pavilion gallery,Miriam Molina wrote: ↑04 Jun 2018, 20:38 Belle Ami paints a lot of memorable scenes in this story. The three love affairs, Leonardo's role, and the luxurious locations are rich with luscious images.
My favorite scene is Fioretta in the throes of childbirth. I found the narrative and dialogue very entertaining.
Which scene do you like best?
where the girl's eye color changes and the man in the painting
comes to life, is the scene that I liked very much. This scene
creates the curiosity for the reader to read the book further
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Yes, that scene is a winner. Belle Ami surely uses words to perfection in describing settings.Tamorie21 wrote: ↑02 Jul 2018, 22:58 I love the scene where Alex first encounters Angela in the museum and she's muttering to herself in a language she doesn't know, her eyes, green, and the atmosphere around him changes into something eerie and mystical. I really enjoy the way it was written, very mysterious and magical.
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