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Title: Complete snoozer
Review: The major problem with this book is that it is just plain dull. "Historian" is a play-by-play of each character's bone-dry life. So-and-so goes to the bathroom. So-and-so puts her hand on his shoulder. So-and-so stares forlornly at the painting. Not only that, but the payoff is bankrupt. At least with the plot-shallow "Da Vinci" we have a sprint and come across the finish line feeling like we accomplished something. With "Historian," the only thing we accomplish is burning a few calories for having to carry around a tome of this size.Kostova needs to learn how to do a little more plot blooming as it happens, instead of waiting entirely until the end. It's okay to reveal key facts and let the audience know that they're key as they happen, instead of just rehashing the same facts over and over ad nauseum to string us along until the end. She needs fewer words, a better editor, and a sense of pacing.Verdict: good for weigh lifting, bad for entertainment.
