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title: "Black Water Lilies: A Novel"
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# Black Water Lilies: A Novel

**Brand:** michel bussi
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- **What is this?** Black Water Lilies: A Novel by michel bussi
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Black Water Lilies: A Novel

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Monet didn't paint it
  

*by S***N on Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2023*

This was supposed to be a book club entry for Match, but they had problems getting enough copies. I already had a copy of the book, so I read it. among other things, this book fit into my "Around the world reading" category. It was originally written in French and translated to English. So now I can cross France off my reading map.This is a murder mystery  that crosses decades. The first death was considered an accident. The second was definitely a murder. The others might have been imagined. The victims may not have been real. Time here is very much relative. I didn't realize at first just how much time was warped in the telling of this story, but that was no a problem for me. Once things were put in their proper order, things were clearer, but in no way was there any initial confusion.Of interest also, is the fact that the story is set in Giverny, where Claude Monet painted many of his Impressionist painting. Facts of his life are sprinkled in the book, but you won't get enough for a biography. I liked the book.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Suspenseful and interesting
  

*by M***S on Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2018*

I really enjoyed all the interesting detail about Monet, his water lily paintings and Giverney, a place we are familiar with.  It has nevertheless made me want to return and explore more of this little town.  The mystery itself has proved interesting and different with many leads and many dead ends that keeps one's interest all along..What I found a little disconcerting until I got used to it was the English translation which I found to be French written in English.  Once I became accustomed to it I really enjoyed the book.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Beyond Murder
  

*by F***O on Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2017*

I never thought I’d call a murder mystery charming and delightful, but that’s a perfect description for Black Water Lilies, the magical book by French author Michel Bussi. This richly layered tale stars a bitter old woman, a seductive art teacher and a talented young art student who live in Giverny, the home of Claude Monet and his famous gardens. Monet, who died in 1926, also plays an important role in this wonderful tale. In fact, I learned things about him I didn’t know, in spite of a life long interest in his work, a fascinating day spent in Giverny a few years ago and several visits to The Musée de l’Orangerie and the Musée d’Orsay, where most of his works are shown.The story begins with the discovery of a murdered man in the stream that runs through Monet’s gardens. It meanders through the mind of the old woman, who seems to know something about the murder victim, to the brash young cop who comes to investigate the murder. It flows through to the talented young girl, who hopes to win a prize for her interpretation of Monet’s famous water lily paintings, and meanders into the life of the beautiful school teacher, whose loveless marriage leaves her open to the flirtations of the dashing cop.Black Water Lilies is as impressionistic as Monet’s paintings. Just when you think you know whodunit, the book takes another turn, and you’re left wondering what happened. Michel Bussi has created a beautifully written story that’s both magical and mysterious. But if you’re expecting a traditional mystery novel, you’re going to be disappointed. Black Water Lilies transcends genre. It’s simply a great work of fiction.

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