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historical fiction. read it for what it is. don‘t nit pick. every page reminded me of my trip to florence over 20 years ago.

An incredible novel from Stephanie Storey. When I started this novel, I didn‘t know what to expect. By the time I was through with it, I had fallen in love with Renaissance art. The novel was kinetic, captivating, witty and imaginative. Highly recommended! 🙌

My book club gave this one a pick when we met last night. I know there‘s little (possibly very little) historical accuracy in this story, but I enjoyed how the author imagined the relationship between da Vinci and Michelangelo and the creation of their most famous works of art.

For fans of historical fiction, and of art... This one isn‘t dry, boring, or overwrought. It‘s fun and engaging, with “characters” that bring the story to vibrant life. It has me planning a trip to Florence!

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4.8 stars! Totally recommend this book to everyone who is interested in the history of art, Italy or just want to know something about Michelangelo and Leonardo. I truly loved it! It was a wonderful journey! Mona Lisa and David in a one book is a dream!😍

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This was a surprisingly fun look at the supposed rivalry between Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci. As it is historical fiction the author obviously had to use artistic license to create many of the scenes and conversations. The novel takes place as Leonardo is painting the Mona Lisa and Michelangelo is creating the statue of David. There are so many fascinating facts scattered throughout that gave me new appreciation for these works of art.

The author brings you into Florence through descriptive settings, familiar masterpieces of art and superb characterization. As Michelangelo and Leonardo compete for the attention of the elite in Florence, then history, families, and settings all spin around to create intrigue and drama around the competition. Could not put the book down. Delightful read!

A rivalry of geniuses. Oil & Marble gives us a tale of the creation of Leonardo's Mona Lisa and Michelangelo's David during the Renaissance, and the creative competition between them that drove each to amazing artistic heights. This was well paced, well depicted, and gave us portraits of these great men as men, foibles and all. My first five-star read of the year, this was just a good read and one I'd truly recommend.

I enjoyed it after dental surgery, so perhaps not the clearest judge.

Leonardo and Michelangelo in Florence over a four year time span (1501-1505), their rivalry, the painting of the Mona Lisa, and the carving of David. Genius artists that were rivals yet seemed to inspire each other. Loved this book ❤🎨❤🎨

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A novel about Da Vinci and Michelangelo??? Yes please!! 😊😊

The author uses the fierce rivalry between Da Vinci and Michelangelo to tell the story of the creation of the Mona Lisa and the statue of David. The the tension builds as chapters alternate between the two artists. The reader is rewarded with a deeper understanding of the times, an appreciation of the creative process and the passion of the masters. I spent hours doing follow up reading on the Internet.

I love historical fiction and the Italian Renaissance! This should be fun!

Literary art fiction, The period of rivalry between Da Vinci and Michelangelo. Stephanie spent years researching her work. Would not have chosen this audiobook but the author requested a review and yes, it was hard going at times but I enjoyed it. I would have preferred the American narrator just hadn't bothered with the Italian accents, all the characters were Italian so it did get a tad tedious. It's a pick if you love the genre.