Another great book from Gabrielle Williams. Read in one sitting. ( )

The Guy, the Girl, the Artist, and His Ex follows four different characters (obviously) around a central plot point of art historical non-fiction: the theft of Picasso's Weeping Woman from the National Gallery of Victoria.

As an at history student, I was drawn to the backdrop of the story and how the Picasso intertwined with each storyline, either directly or otherwise. I like that Williams' novel didn't veer too far to the side of fiction where the theft and aftermath of the painting were concerned. Some storylines were stronger than others (the Artist and the Ex felt more closely related to the central plot), but I think the way they all come together in the end works really well.

I couldn't predict the end of the book until the last 50 pages or so, which for me says a lot. I'm always trying to figure out a book before I get to a reveal. While I get how Guy's story ties in at the end of the book, I was a little confused as to how he fit into everything at the beginning. Also, without giving any spoilers, it seemed the the Rafi (the girl) was overshadowed by her mother's life in her portions of the book, which could be intentional considering the two's relationship.

All in all, I really enjoyed reading this. One thing I'm not a huge fan of: the cover. I would love to see a depiction of La Llorona on the front. ( )

I won this in a GOODREADS givaway - The Guy, the Girl, the Artist and His Ex by Gabrielle Williams. - Interesting perspective using an even more interesting topic as a launching point. I was a little put off at times with the writing but I do not regret reading it.
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