A disappointing book. The last days of Van Gogh are told from the viewpoint of his doctor. Unfortunately, the doctor, rather than Van Gogh, dominates the book and his not a very interesting or sympathetic character. I wanted to think more about art, Van Gogh and madness but the book did little to stimulate my thinking in those areas. I was baffled by how the doctor instantly recognized Van Gogh as an artistic genius, but as an art collector, never purchased any paintings from Van Gogh.
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