Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Sexism, Death of parentModerate
Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Adult/minor relationshipMinor
Sexual content, Child abuse, Physical abuseCommunity Reviews
Summary of 13249 reviews
Moods
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
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
248 pages | first published 1999
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ISBN/UID: 9780007232161
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 13 December 2018
Description
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 ...Book Information
248 pages | first published 1999
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ISBN/UID: 9780007232161
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 13 December 2018
Description
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 ...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Sexism, Death of parentModerate
Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Adult/minor relationshipMinor
Sexual content, Child abuse, Physical abuseCommunity Reviews
Summary of 13249 reviews
Moods
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
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