Camille Claudel, A Novel
Alma H. Bond
Publish America
ISBN 1-4241-1670-8

Camille Claudel, for those of us previously unexposed to her, was a real person, partner and lover to Rodin, and sculptor in her own right. And she is downright fascinating, from her obsession with sculpting to her passion with Rodin, to her descent into paranoia and madness, and finally to her thirty-plus years in an insane asylum.

This book is fantastic! It is written from Camille's point of view as the author imagined her to be, based on historical records. Camille is sympathetic, outrageous, manipulative, charming, and downright scary at times. Since reading this book, I've looked up her marvelous sculptures, checked out a movie about her, and read more.

So if you've been looking for a new book and aren't willing to settle for a sugar-coated romance, you need to read this book. The author is careful to stick to facts when they are known but isn't afraid to give Camille thoughts and a personality.

Reviewed by:
Ann M. Beardsley

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