THE VIOLET HOUR

JAMES CAHILL

The Violet Hour, by the sensational writer James Cahill surpasses his debut novel Tiepolo Blue written in 2022. There is no doubt that Cahill has a unique way of expressing himself. The book can be interpreted as a satire of the rarefied art world and an on-the-nose depiction of the people who populate it. The characters are skillfully sketched, and their motivations are believable, yet they still remind the reader that, after all, the Violet Hour is a novel, albeit one readers will not soon forget. While the book has its share of intricacies and plot devices, it still provides a superbly entertaining story that will keep readers begging for more.