The Calligrapher: A Brilliantly Written Romantic Comedy of Manners and Deception

A wonderfully written novel. Had me intrigued till the end. A bit laddish but sexy and funny a truly great first book. I'm now reading Self Help.

A good example of a book that is easy to read, but not a simplistic read. The well drawn lead character pulls you in from the first chapter. The plot drives along nicely leading to a satisfying and appropriate conclusion. I shall be looking for other books by this author.

Took a little while to get into it but ended up being quite engrossing and more than entertaining.

I only came across this book as I had enrolled on a course being given by the author. A great story, very cleverly and stylishly written. Highly recommended. I've just bought one of Ed's other novel The Devil's Garden on the strength of this.

A friend recommend this book and I learnt a lot about calligraphy unfortunately I did guess the ending but enjoyed the journey

Timeless, Dickensian, whatever - this is the work of modern fiction we've been waiting for. An absolute joy to read.

The Calligrapher is a good story & made me laugh out loud at times. It describes and evokes the main character's professional calligraphy work and weaves Jon Donne's poetry throughout. He's a flawed character who learns lessons the hard way. Other characters are also well developed in the story.

A surprisingly enjoyable read

I relish the experience of reading. There is nothing about it that I dislike -- from the discovery of a book that might interest me, to finding and buying it, appreciating (perhaps) the cover art, to reading each word, including the pages of the dust jacket -- even the copyright page. This means a book seldom disappoints me, as there is something about each book that satisfies in some manner. Every once in a while, however, I luck into a book that is so damned good that it compels me to read that author's complete oeuvre. That was the case after reading Simon Mawer's GOSPEL OF JUDAS and Salley Vickers' MISS GARNET'S ANGEL. Five months ago, I had the pleasure of reading Edward Docx's THE CALLIGRAPHER. WOW! THE CALLIGRAPHER is so good (despite two misconceived story 'twists' near the novel's dénouement) -- and so much fun -- that I dare you to sample its opening pages, and then resist its seductive charms by shutting the book, never to return. Moreover, frighteningly and maddeningly, this novel is Docx's first! If you love to read like I love to read, then read THE CALLIGRAPHER. Buy the book, read it, and smile and smile and smile. BTW, THE CALLIGRAPHER makes excellent fodder for reading groups...

Special book. Clever story, easy but beautiful language, challenging thoughts on why we love or fail

ordered for my son's high school reading but I loved it, too! Easy read, good story

This is a great story, I truly enjoyed it and it keep me on the edge of my seat with a very surprise ending

Love it!