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By: MTMA 013
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2025-07-08 11:28:57 |
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Generated a robust and lengthy discussion - most enjoyed the book. |
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By: ROTO 003
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2025-06-30 10:30:47 |
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We loved this book. Intriguing mix of an actual art performance with people's lives woven around it. What a performer!! Challenges views on "What is art?", and relationships. |
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By: CROMW 002
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2025-03-30 14:33:04 |
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Some in our group loved the book, some not so much. It did however generate great discussion. |
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By: TEPAH 001
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2023-11-02 13:40:40 |
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We were quite divided in our enjoyment of this book but only one didn't finish it. All felt it was well-written, not a quick read and quite challenging. |
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By: NELS 044
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2023-08-16 11:56:47 |
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An intriguing, well-written, intelligent mix of fiction and fact. Definitely worth a second read to fully appreciate its subtleties. Excellent background notes. |
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By: HOKITIK 004
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2023-08-01 09:49:06 |
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We all agreed it was slow to start but we enjoyed the writing style and themes as we progressed. We researched Marina and her intriguing approach to art and found it thought-provoking, and an eye-opener into the world of performance art. |
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By: DUNED 042
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2023-05-22 11:56:43 |
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We were all amazed by this book. It is rare for us all to like one, but both the writing and the story had us captivated. Several of us are going to buy a copy to keep. |
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By: NELS 017
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2023-05-17 12:52:55 |
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We really enjoyed this,. A fascinating subject and a wonderful weaving of fact and fiction. A thought-provoking book - generated lots of discussion. |
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By: CHCH 449
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2023-05-11 10:34:39 |
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"Ghastly!" This was one member's summary and most of us agreed... only 4 actually completed reading the whole story. However, one member really enjoyed it but she wasn't present at the discussion meeting. There were clever elements included by the author but overall a big "thumbs down". |
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By: CHCH 465
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2023-03-28 12:40:19 |
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Most really liked it. We found the story of the artist intriguing and liked the way the fictional characters were woven into her story. |
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By: AUCK 389
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2023-03-27 12:10:01 |
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Interesting insight into the creative process of an artist and what had shaped Marina's artistic sensibility. Good use of characters, wide range of cultures and socio-economic backgrounds to support the central theme. Group members had 'googled' the MOMA exhibition to get greater clarity of the installation. |
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By: AUCK 335
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2022-07-04 11:52:42 |
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We found this book challenging but well worth reading - a second reading as advised in the notes was helpful. Most of us looked up references and more information on the internet. We were fascinated by the artist's life and work, and by the way the author fused reality and fiction. Much discussion of modern art, and of the ethics of a living will such as that made by Lydia. |
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By: FEILD 002
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2022-05-16 12:09:19 |
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A many faceted and thought-provoking book. |
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By: NELS 015
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2022-05-05 15:33:23 |
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Mixed feelings for this book - some thought it brilliant, one scored it 10/10. Others struggled with the concept of 'art' as practised by Marina, and found the book a challenge - albeit beautifully written. |
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By: MAPUA 001
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2022-03-07 11:07:21 |
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We all loved this book! |
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By: BLENH 007
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2021-11-17 12:56:52 |
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This book caused more discussion than any book this year - principally about whether performance art is art at all. Some liked the book, some hated it and didn't finish it. It certainly made you think about performance art and its purpose. |
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By: AUCK 172
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2021-11-17 12:53:03 |
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A simple quietly written book with many insights into an amazing artist. Many of us read further about Marina Abramovic. |
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By: CHCH 052
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2021-10-01 10:00:00 |
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A stunningly original and (surprisingly) compelling read. We all enjoyed the novelty of clever blend of fact and fiction so ably written. A memorable book for all with "performance art" at the centre which seemed an improbable setting but strangely magnetic like Marina. Lots of meaningful discussion. |
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By: ROTO 002
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2021-09-15 13:01:24 |
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Full excited discussion. All loved it. Most extraordinary novel mixed with an actual Marina Abramovic living performance. Great discussion around the questions raised. What is Art What is love What was Marina's purpose in creating living art Why did visitors to MoMA take up the opportunity to sit opposite Marina We found the notes most helpful. |
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By: WELL 046
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2021-08-06 13:01:36 |
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Most of our group found the book to be brilliant, original in concept, and beautifully executed. Highly recommended by 7 out of 8 of us. |
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By: CHCH 238
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2021-06-11 11:05:46 |
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A fascinating read, and as it was based on fact we were able to read more about Marina Abramovic from Wikipedia. Well worth a read! |
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By: GISB 012
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2021-05-31 14:26:34 |
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Great conversations over this book. Some would buy it, some would recommend to certain friends, and some would read it again. |
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By: KATIK 006
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2021-05-05 14:31:04 |
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This book resonated with the art/music members of the group. Two members didn't finish it, but mainly we were fascinated by this well-told story. |
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By: WELL 007
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2021-03-18 13:51:45 |
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We really appreciated the notes, and enjoyed the challenge of this book - our individual scores varied between 3.5 to 5. Stimulating discussion. |
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By: MAST 004
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2021-03-08 14:57:07 |
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Really enjoyed the prose, but found Abramovic's concept of art bizarre. |
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By: AUCK 335
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2021-03-08 14:55:48 |
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We found this book challenging but well worth reading - a second reading as advised in the notes was helpful. Most of us looked up references and more information on the internet. We were fascinated by the artist's life and work, and by the way the author fused reality and fiction. Much discussion of modern art, and of the ethics of a living will such as that made by Lydia. |
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By: CHCH 337
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2020-10-14 14:12:08 |
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We loved this book! It inspired much discussion and research into Marina Abramovic and what "AA" really is and how it affects us. It offered escapism from our "norm". The characters were plausible and got richer. |
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By: TAUP 009
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2020-10-13 20:24:44 |
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Only half of us finished the book, we found the book a bit slow to start, but then all enjoyed what we did read. We all found it fascinating that Marina is a real artist, and had an interesting discussion about her work. |
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By: DUNED 061
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2020-08-26 13:41:18 |
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We all read it. We didn't rave over this book but were nonetheless intrigued, especially as based on a true event. |
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