An Object of Beauty

A Novel

By: Steve Martin

Narrated by: Campbell Scott

Lacey Yeager is young, captivating, and ambitious enough to take the NYC art world by storm. Groomed at Sotheby's and hungry to keep climbing the social and career ladders put before her, Lacey charms men and women, old and young, rich and even richer with her magnetic charisma and liveliness. Her ascension to the highest tiers of the city parallel the soaring heights--and, at times, the dark lows--of the art world and the country from the late 1990s through today.

A Look Into the Art World

I really liked this book. The characters, dialogue and story rang true and I found it all compelling enough that my mind didn't wander while I was listening. I think some people might find it a little slow or lacking in drama and/or thrills. I enjoyed the quality writing and glimpse inside the business of art.

Ok story

This book was ok. I read it because of an interest in art. It's an art book in passing, but I found more to interest an artist in Martin's "Born Standing Up," which concerns the making an refining of an artist's voice.

This book was, I'm not sure, a novel about a woman who sold stuff, schmoozed and conned people. Art was incidental to the story, romance was almost a focus, there was almost a mystery, there was not quite a chase. I don't know what to say about it. It was ok.

I just loved this book

Steve Martin is so talented it's unbelievable. I loved Shop Girl, and I love this book too. It makes you feel a part of a very secretive and sophisticated gallery scene in NYC.

It's written from a very clever perspective.

Just so great. I have no complaints about the performance either! I will definitely listen to this book again down the road, and imagine it will stay one of my favorites for a long long time.

not into it

I've loved Steve Martin's other books so was disappointed here. I really want to love it!

Takes a while to get into it but worth it

It took me a couple of chapters to get into the story but I’m glad I stuck with it. Steve Martin is a great writer but the narrator was emotionless and his monotone drove me crazy.