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Liked It “My second-favorite Tracy Chevalier book after Girl with a Pearl Earring, this one might be the most interesting if you're into vaguely surreal books. A little creepy and very memorable.” see full review » see other reviews » |
Didn’t Like It “This book is really two stories in one -- the historical account in third-person is both fascinating and emotionally wrenching, and Isabella's -- the lead protagonist's -- plight is extremely compelling. Unfortunately, this makes the more prominent modern parallel plot-line and its protagonist...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“Good story, but very sad.”
Sarah B wrote this review yesterday. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Very good”
Jane Z wrote this review 2 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“This book is really two stories in one -- the historical account in third-person is both fascinating and emotionally wrenching, and Isabella's -- the lead protagonist's -- plight is extremely compelling. Unfortunately, this makes the more prominent modern parallel plot-line and its protagonist -- Ella -- all the more irksome in comparison. Chevailer seems to presume that the reader will find Ella sympathetic simply because she is the central protagonist, and will therefore forgive and perhaps relate to the mistakes she makes. Unfortunately, the negative consequences of Ella's indiscretions are glossed over, making it hard to invest in her emotional journey, especially since in pales in comparison to Isabella's. Overall, a big disappointment after reading Girl With a Pearl Earring.”
Thomas Johnson wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Two parallel stories set in France collide when the protagonist goes in search of her family ancestry. Although it was entertaining and interesting, I found the protagonist irritated me and made me want to silence her whining pretty often. ”
Ms. Hoffman wrote this review Wednesday, November 4 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“My second-favorite Tracy Chevalier book after Girl with a Pearl Earring, this one might be the most interesting if you're into vaguely surreal books. A little creepy and very memorable.”
Jenn B wrote this review Thursday, October 22 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Very good, but not as good as The Girl with the Pearl Earring, same mysterious, almost mystical feel to the book.”
Cheryl P wrote this review Tuesday, October 20 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Again an early pick of the book club. Enjoyed it, though not my favorite.”
Amelia S wrote this review Tuesday, October 13 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Just okay, not nearly as good as "The Pearl Earring."”
VG Hemingway wrote this review Saturday, October 10 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I loved this book, I was revolted, but I loved it.”
Kara C wrote this review Wednesday, October 7 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
