Second Likelihood in The Hague by David Kintore
My score: 4 of 5 stars
Second Likelihood In The Hague is a narrative set primarily in Holland that options second possibilities in each the principle and sub themes.
The story revolves across the topic of artwork and begins with Stefan who owns an artwork gallery in The Hague. We meet Nikki his part-time assistant who’s in her final 12 months finding out for an artwork diploma. The third principal character is Anna, a contract journalist, who’s writing an article in regards to the significance of artwork in The Hague.
Written in a relaxed slower paced model, the reader follows occasions round these three characters and learns how their tales match into the guide title. Different minor gamers add to the storyline; artists, artwork collectors and artwork lovers. The story weaves its manner by bars, eating places and artwork museums the place the reader hears about Dutch beers, native delicacies and plenty of artists. There are additionally just a few chapters set in Japan which add a definite new setting to the narrative.
For somebody who is aware of little or no about Holland or artwork, there was a lot to study from this novel. The storyline maintains a constructive tone and retains an optimistic outlook. Nevertheless, there was a bent to over-write the small print, giving the reader each tiny clarification and repeating small factors. There was room to chop again on a lot of this superfluous trivialities which might tighten the narrative and add somewhat extra to the tempo of the story with out dropping any of the essential elements of the guide.
E book Description:
‘Three miles away at Scheveningen the gray seashore was bleak, unvisited, the daylight fading. It was getting colder. Why linger? There was nothing on the market however the chilly North Sea stroking the land. Within the city there can be bustle, dialog, connections, possibilities to not be alone.’
Stefan owns a reasonably profitable artwork gallery in The Hague, passing his days in a snug however spiritless rut.
Freelance journalist Anna has give up her company job seeking one thing extra fulfilling.
Artwork faculty scholar Nikki works part-time at Stefan’s gallery and hopes for a breakthrough exhibition; her scholar pals Petra and Suzanna have the identical hope however issues usually are not going their manner.
Established native artist Matthijs reaches a turning level in his fifties.
Second possibilities come and go, however will they be taken?
David Kintore’s beguiling debut novel brings collectively a solid of characters navigating their manner by the artwork world – breaking in, struggling, thriving, drifting.
