What I'm reading ...

I have started Perfect Match by Jodi Picoult. This is a favourite author so I am looking forward to immersing myself in this story. Here’s the blurb:

As a career-driven Assistant District Attorney, Nina Frost's life is dedicated to balancing being a mother to five-year old son Nathaniel and seeking justice to keep those who commit the most unthinkable of all crimes behind bars.

But this delicate balance is upset when Nina and husband Caleb find out that Nathaniel has fallen victim to the same crime she strives to fight.

Broken and angry, Nina is determined to seek justice for her son. But as her desire for vengeance drives her to the brink, the lines between justice and crime threaten to blur forever. . .

Thunderclap - by Laura Cumming

I was not quite sure what to expect from this book. When I started reading it, I felt that it was rather slow, but, in due course, I got its pace. As I had hoped, I learned a lot about Carel Fabritius, but much more besides. I was unaware of the importance and sheer quantity of Dutch art, particularly from the 17th Century. It was very interesting to read descriptions of pictures from someone who really understands how to appreciate them. I learned a lot.

The author’s autobiographical notes were also interesting, adding another layer. I think that I now need to go to Delft sometime …