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The objectification of women takes on a literal meaning as Coulson (Metropolitan Stories), a former senior writer for the Metropolitan Museum of Art, tells the story of a 20th-century woman’s life, portraying her as an artifact, a porcelain figurine in a museum. Clever in the extreme, the novel covers Kitty Whitaker’s long life through the use of museum wall labels. Whitaker’s three marriages, temporary placement into storage during the war, and eventual removal from display are documented with artistic vocabulary and insightful turns of phrase. Coulson’s wordplay and delightfully written prose will compel readers to read some passages again and again as the ups and downs of Whitaker’s life are portrayed with sympathy and wit.
VERDICT To be devoured in one or two sittings, this wonderful novel is astounding and ingenious. It will be a highlight of many book discussion groups and for devotees of art museums, especially women.
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