Michael Finkel, The Art Thief

About: Nonfiction detailing the crime spree and eventual comeuppance of intrepid thief Stéphane Breitweiser, who, with the help of his girlfriend, stole over a billion dollars’ worth of art across seven European countries between 1994 and 2001.

Verdict: Fascinating story about a psychologically complicated man obsessed with art and seemingly lacking in conscience. Highly readable narrative with just the right amount of detail.

Publication: 2023 · 240 pages
Rating: 4.5 stars