Girl with a Pearl Earring
By Tracy Chevalier
- Release Date: 2000-01-01
- Genre: Literary Fiction
Description
The New York Times bestselling novel by the author of Remarkable Creatures and The Last Runaway
Translated into thirty-nine languages and made into an Oscar-nominated film, starring Scarlett Johanson and Colin Firth
Tracy Chevalier transports readers to a bygone time and place in this richly-imagined portrait of the young woman who inspired one of Vermeer's most celebrated paintings.
History and fiction merge seamlessly in this luminous novel about artistic vision and sensual awakening. Girl with a Pearl Earring tells the story of sixteen-year-old Griet, whose life is transformed by her brief encounter with genius . . . even as she herself is immortalized in canvas and oil.
Reviews
One of My MOST Favorite Novels
5By The Pilot's DaughterThe story pulls you in, it is captivating, rich, unlike other stories I’ve ever read... an absolute must read !!!!It’s great
5By AC_912Such a great and useful book in my World History classyuh
5By Alex at coffee stopthi iExcellent read
4By ONI babaOne can almost feel like a voyeur it is so well written.Wonderful Book
5By Ana1007Beautifully written, great story and lovely characters. A most read.Old Favorite
5By Tama_TRequired summer reading before college (many years ago) and I must say that I loved it then and still find myself wanting to read it again! Captivating and beautifully written!WOW
5By obsessedwithmoviesFantastic book. Keeps you interested from beginning to end. DEFINATELY RECOMMENDED!A wonderful read.
4By daprovenI had to read this book over the summer for my English class, and I must say that I am glad that I had to. This was an outstanding read although some points were dull, the author did a great job in keeping the reader intreged.Highly recommend
5By lilmisslesleyjTruly exceptional writing and a beautiful story. I enjoyed this. Very easy read.Girl with a Pearl Earring
5By DesignGirl80Interest tale from another era. Recommended.