Girl with a Pearl Earring

Not a interesting book began to get a little boring at some parts

Wonderful story and an awesome narrator. Her portrayal of the characters brought the book to life for me!

Great story and the narrator has a clear voice and pronunciation

I love historical fiction and this was such a wonderful story, I played it twice. I love the name Griet...thinking about giving my next child that name!

The pleasant story drew me, allowing me to imagine the Griet's observations of 17 century Dutch life while giving me a glimpse into the complex domestic tensions of the anachronistic household. Griet is a quietly perceptive young character read well by the narrator. However, I simply could not stand the narrator's interpretation of Vermeer - the voice is too slow-paced and throaty for my taste. All in all, a good listen that will always affect how I look at the painting.

Another fine Chevalier novel. The narrator does get a bit monotone, but the author does a good job of creating a story behind the masterpiece. Makes one want to study the painting in more detail.

Characters were somewhat 2 dimensional but a pleaasant if not enthralling listen

Tracy Chevalier draws us into her stories so that we emphasize with her characters. The author tells the story of Griet and the painting while taking us back to 17th Century Europe and it’s “cast” system. Very enchanting tale, one that I did not want to end.

The book was soooo much better than the movie. The book describes the thoughts going through Griet's mind and the proprieties of that era... I couldn't stop listening to it and was sorry it was over at the end.

This was a very nice story. It was well written and easy to listen to.