Girl With a Pearl Earring by Tracy Chevalier

Girl With a Pearl Earring

Tracy Chevalier

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248 pages | first published 1999

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Those eyes are fixed on someone. But who? What is she thinking as she stares out from one of the world’s best-loved paintings?Johannes Vermeer can spot exceptional beauty. When servant girl Griet catches his eye, she soon becomes both student and ...
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Summary of 13249 reviews

Moods

emotional 62%
reflective 47%
tense 30%
mysterious 27%
sad 22%
informative 13%
relaxing 13%
inspiring 10%
dark 9%
lighthearted 7%
hopeful 6%
adventurous 4%
challenging 4%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 29%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 64% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 34% | No: 25% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 5% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 38% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.71

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