PENGUIN In Montmartre: Picasso, Matisse and Modernism in Paris, 1900-1910

I know very little about art and I've never been to Paris but I find this book to be very accessible. My lack of knowledge doesn't affect my enjoyment of this fascinating read but I suspect a visit to "the hillside" would help put the story into context. Sue Roe doesn't look down upon her readers. No pretentious showing off here. Everyone is welcome and the likes of me learn something on every page.

I am interested in these painters and their social circle.Sue Roe is such a good writer and makes sense of their complicated lives. I love this book.

A very interesting book.Lots of colourful descriptions that really bring Montmartre alive.

Not as compelling as the series on the radio somehow.

Easy to read history of the artists living here in early 20th century .