Susan Bybee’s Reviews > Van Gogh > Status Update

Vincent has figured out that he can paint, so what does he do? He backs away from painting. What a contrary person. Poor Theo.

OK...Vincent failed at missionary work and hit rock bottom. That's bad. He emerged from the ashes determined to be an artist. That's good.

Sometimes reading a biography can be frustrating. At this point, Vincent is set on being a missionary in Belgium. I'm shouting at the book: "No, Vincent! What are you doing?!"