A relaxing and interesting book This book is a relaxing and interesting book for those who enjoy historical fiction. While the characters are not riveting they are real and sympathetic. And if you have admired Tiffany windows and lamps you will find it fascinating to learn how they were actually created.
It's okay. But the story got lost in the setting. This book seemed like a slamdunk for me. I've done a bit of stained glass work I'm wellread on anything to do with the Arts & Crafts movement when you make a pilgrimage to William Morris' home and sign up for woodworkingtours of the Gamble House you have to admit that the word obsession might be getting relevant and lately I've been reading a lot of novels set in the 1890s era. But somehow this historical novel was only okay.The story in Clara and Mr. Tiffany is based on fact A woman named Clara Driscoll did work for Louis Comfort Tiffany and she certainly was instrumental in many of the company's glass designs. In the novel the author posits that the famous Tiffany lamps were Clara's innovation and design pretty much from start to finish and that Tiffany took credit for her and others' work.
Interesting In this book the reader is introduced to several main themes including living issues at the turn of the 20th century as well as women's concerns of the time. Superimposed on this slice of life is the working of the Tiffany Company. Insight into this great artist of glass as well as the design and construction of his famous glass projects is well covered. If you are like me you will learn much from the descriptions and explanations. I reserved a five star rating however as the book was sometimes redundant and dragged with extended explanations which seeemed to bog the pace a bit. My final recommendation however is to read it.
Writing Style Not the Best I make stained glass myself and was very excited to read this book but I have to say I did not enjoy Vreeland's writing style. It seemed very proper almost to the point where I felt like she was trying too hard. Although the story is very interesting I would probably not read a novel of her's again.
Nice book Was in a rush to receive this book many stores were sold out or more expensive.Ordered it as a gift for my Mom and arrived fairly quickly.
literate and artistic This is a thoroughly enjoyable read. Even though I am not artistic the detail of creativity in he design and manufacture of Tiffany Lamps Panels and Windowa added to the book's appeal.
Very Good Historical Perspective of That Time The book tells many storiesClara and her employer Mr. Tiffany the role of women in the workplace living and working conditions in NYC the ethnic melting pot in the workplace and in boarding houses etc. And the stories are all told very well and are based mostly on actual information from that period of history. J. V.
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Clara and Mr. Tiffany Written with a foundation in the actual letters Clara Driscoll wrote about her time with Tiffany Glass Company this novel is historical romantic and a great drama. You find yourself immersed in the details of the glass making the windows the colors and the beauty. You find yourself impassioned with the birth of women's rights. And you feel emotionally involved in the life of the many rich characters in Susan Vreeland's book. This is a book I couldn't wait to keep reading but one I didn't want to end.
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