ldquo;A stimulating combination of literary criticism; essay; and fictionrdquo; (The New Yorker) from the incomparable Ali SmithArtful is a celebration of literaturersquo;s worth in and to the worldmdash;it is about the things art can do; the things art is made of; and the quicksilver nature of all artfulness. A magical hybrid that refuses to be tied down to either fiction or the essay form; Artful is narrated by a character who is hauntedmdash;literallymdash;by a former lover; the writer of a series of lectures about art and literature. Ali Smithrsquo;s heady powers as a novelist and short story writer harmonize with her keen perceptions as a reader and critic to form a living thing that reminds us that life and art are never separate.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. You Too Might Like ItBy B. HeppGreat book. We used it for a book discussion at church. which everyone enjoyed. I do wish that the author would have been a bit more balanced and critical in his assessment of the music and band.14 of 15 people found the following review helpful. another reason why believers should appreciate U2By M. MCHUGHIm not quite done reading this book. but I can tell you its a MUST read for anyone who has ever been touched by U2s music. You know its a good book when you feel compelled to pick up a pencil and underline key words and thoughts Garrett puts in front of you. This book is especially meaningful to me as a practicing Episcopalian living and growing in my faith on a daily basis. U2 and books like this have really motivated me to "get up off my knees" and be mindful and responsive to the needs of others.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Three StarsBy Stefan LindmarkGood read. but I get the feeling the text strays a bit here and there.
