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 13202 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
233 pages | first published 1999
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ISBN/UID: 9780452282155
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 08 January 2001
Description
The New York Times bestselling novel by the author of A Single Thread and At the Edge of the OrchardTracy Chevalier transports readers to a bygone time and place in this richly-imagined portrait of the young woman who inspired one of Vermeer’s mos...Book Information
233 pages | first published 1999
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ISBN/UID: 9780452282155
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 08 January 2001
Description
The New York Times bestselling novel by the author of A Single Thread and At the Edge of the OrchardTracy Chevalier transports readers to a bygone time and place in this richly-imagined portrait of the young woman who inspired one of Vermeer’s mos...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 13202 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