Girl with a Pearl Earring

Great story and the narrator has a clear voice and pronunciation

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The book was good. I was glad it was abridged, because there were points where it was a bit slow. The narrator was very good. Easy to understand and great pronunciation.

Absolutely wonderful. The narrator WAS Great. I was absorbed all the way through.

I really like the narrative voice. It sounded so realistic

First time reading an historical fiction. Enjoyed it!

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!

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.