The Historian, Elizabeth Kostova

The Historian:  A Novel by Elizabeth Kostova is a novel I have seen in the clearance rack in hardback for years.  I finally bought a copy and then stumbled upon this audio version.  I'm listening to the audio version while making trips to and from my in-laws.  Upon starting this book, I really had no idea what it was about.  The blurb on the back was intriguing but not revealing in the least.

Started:  7/28/2011
Completed:  8/11/2011
Recommendation:  Not worth the time
Recommended By: Nobody, I stumbled across this one myself.
Review:  This is a Dracula novel without the horror.  An archaeologists novel without the archaeology.  A mystery novel without the mystery.  I have no idea why someone would read it.  The plot lines are not woven together well insofar as the transitions are wholly predictable and rarely leave one wanting to hear more.  The most compelling figure, in my opinion, is an old lady in Bucharest who doesn't get nearly enough time.