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An international best seller with over two million copies sold, this is a story of an artist's desire for beauty and the ultimate corruption of innocence. 17th Century Holland. When Griet becomes a maid in the household of Johannes Vermeer in the town of Delft, she thinks she knows her role: housework, laundry and the care of his six children. But as she becomes part of his world and his work, their growing intimacy spreads tension and deception in the ordered household and, as the scandal seeps out, into the town beyond. Tracy Chevalier's extraordinary historical novel on the corruption of innocence and the price of genius is a contemporary classic.
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"One of the reasons I chose this book, was because I loved reading it in High School. I found out the more I read, the more I continued to not want to set the book down. Reading it once again I loved it that much more, Griets life is sad, but then gets turned around for the better. This is one of my favorite Historical Fiction books."
— Lauren (4 out of 5 stars)
Girl With a Pearl Earring Listener Reviews
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" Chevalier's most famous and compelling novel. I loved it, I've read it more than once. "
— Shonda, 2/3/2014 -
" Lovely story to accompany a lovely painting. So much better than the movie - of course! "
— Catherine, 2/1/2014 -
" I read this several years ago, but I thought it was a great read. "
— Robin, 1/28/2014 -
" I read this one a couple years ago when I spotted it in the new "Best sellers" section at the local bookstore. i was bored, browsing, and I admit it, I was drawn in ( no pun intended) by the cover and title. Unfortunately, I found this one to be a huge disappointment of the "Are you kidding me?!!" at the end variety. Skip it. "
— Connie, 1/22/2014 -
" The ending ruin the whole book. "
— Raspberry, 1/15/2014 -
" Read this book after seeing the movie. Tracy has a way of making the character come to life. This was the first of all her books i read and since I have read all of them. Truly a good read. "
— Lori, 1/10/2014 -
" I wanted to love this book but it was barely a like. Bleck "
— Rachael, 12/29/2013 -
" Historical fiction at it's finest. "
— Jen, 12/21/2013 -
" Easy read. Left something to be desired "
— Kelley, 12/9/2013 -
" I enjoyed the Book so much it's a page turner :) also I enjoyed the Movie :) "
— Narcisse, 12/2/2013 -
" Loved this story that hooked me from page 1!!!! "
— Pixie, 11/28/2013 -
" i found the story charming! "
— Daniela, 10/14/2013 -
" almost as boring as the movie. "
— Beth, 8/12/2013 -
" Loved this book even though it was a few years ago that I read it "
— Lizanne, 7/13/2013 -
" Though lacking depth, this was a quick and pleasant read. "
— Heke, 6/14/2013 -
" This book was gripping and memorable. "
— Kathleen, 5/13/2013 -
" Loved it--a great combination of romance -- I loosely title it historical fiction since it largely fiction, but in an interesting historical period. "
— Barbara, 2/7/2013 -
" I really enjoyed this book...Holland in the 1600's...story of painter Vermeer and his maid whom he painted....family drama and love story. Book was recommended by a teacher I work with..New york times bestseller also. "
— Lynn, 11/10/2012 -
" Read it in one sitting. That's how compelling it was. "
— Michelin, 9/12/2012 -
" A wonderful story. Kept my attention from start to finish. Read if historical lit is your thing. "
— Angela, 9/8/2012 -
" Of course I love historical fiction. This one was heart wrenching because of the main character's struggles. In those earlier times options weren't great for women, especially if they came from a family with little finanicial resources. "
— Julia, 5/4/2012 -
" For the last few years I have held back on reading this novel, thinking it was not something I would enjoy. I loved it. The main character is amazing and the way the story evolves throughout is intriguing. Definitely a great read. "
— Machelle, 4/8/2012 -
" it seems like unfinished story to me. "
— Daisy, 3/14/2012 -
" I loved the description of how the girl with a pearl earring chops the vegetables and organises them by colour at the start of the book! A divinely relaxing and enjoyable read. Total immersion. "
— Sarah, 8/11/2011 -
" Enjoyed the read, but found it to be forgettable. "
— Christine, 8/10/2011 -
" Good book with bits of history mixed in :) "
— Emma, 7/25/2011 -
" A really interesting story based on the people Vermeer painted all those years ago. The book's characters have so much resonance and life... after all some of them are looking across the centuries at you from his pictures. "
— Andy, 6/26/2011 -
" This book really struck a chord with me, I couldn't stop reading, I could see vividly the set and characters, I could taste it and smell it. I love it!!!! "
— Jakki, 6/4/2011 -
" Whenever I am blue and want to read something simple, something lovely, something about love, I pick up <em>Girl With a Pearl Earring.</em> "
— Ellie, 5/22/2011 -
" Love this book! It was awesome! "
— Lynnphotos84, 5/22/2011 -
" Started and finished that book in one evening. <br/>The way the author builds that very fragile relationship between Vermeer and the Girl ist a masterpiece. <br/>Loved it! "
— Marina, 5/21/2011 -
" I tend to like reimagined "history" and this one regarding the real inspiration of one of Vermeer's most famous paintings is very engrossing to read. "
— Kristina, 5/19/2011 -
" Seems I keep stumbling upon books with the theme of young girls seeking married men. The book is well written and interesting, except I was disappointed to find that the young girl had fallen in love with the husband of the woman she was a servant to. "
— Tanya, 5/19/2011 -
" Whilst well written, I found it inaccessible. I'm going to chalk this up to my lack of historical knowledge, which compromised my understanding of certain aspects of the tale. It did have some beauitful imagery however. "
— Casey, 5/19/2011 -
" Un bel romanzo storico, scritto molto bene... se solo la protagonista non fosse così antipatica! "
— Elisa, 5/18/2011 -
" I loved this book. I read it a long time ago, but I still consider it among my favorites. It is miles better then the movie. "
— Jennieleew, 5/17/2011 -
" This is a great story. You really feel like you are back in that time period. I enjoyed this, and the movie was also extremely well done also. "
— Sarah, 5/17/2011 -
" Some will be turned off by the simple prose, but I found the book charming and sensual. It also helps that <em>Girl with a Pearl Earring</em> is my favorite painting in the world, and, the Girl looks almost exactly like my first girlfriend when I was 15. "
— Keifario, 5/17/2011 -
" Beautifully written. Definitely one of my favorite novels. "
— Kim, 5/16/2011 -
" Exquisite story about the mysterious girl in Vermeer's famous painting. Extremely insightful to Dutch life in this time period and incredible characterizations. "
— Laura, 5/15/2011
About Tracy Chevalier
Tracy Chevalier is the acclaimed New York Times bestselling author of ten novels, including Girl with a Pearl Earring, which has been translated into forty-three languages and made into an Oscar-nominated film. A Single Thread was named a Best Book of the Year by Time, USA Today, and seven other media.