The Painter - Peter Heller

A provoking contemplation of loss, art, family, and the American West, The Painter explores the definition of “Man” with velvet-wrapped honesty. It’s also a great read. Heller is again defying the fictional categories of “literary” and “genre.” The Painter’s setting and drama make it an obvious western, its intrigue and pace demand a mystery label, and the beautiful writing, sculpted structure, and thoughtful demands on the reader make it securely literary. Heller’s defiance of pigeonholes means that you, no matter your genre of preference, should read The Painter. Its