Reviews

Girl in Hyacinth Blue by Susan Vreeland

kris_hayward's review against another edition

4.0

A nice reminder that things outlast & the human experience predates. Longing for something other than repetition and mundaneness, faltering to selfishness at key moments, reaching for connection, wanting nothing more than to be understood & loved ... a simple but cool concept for a book. Very nice very fun

prncss1204's review against another edition

slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.5

bibliophile80's review against another edition

3.0

not as good as Chevalier's Girl With a Pearl Earring

ckkurata529's review against another edition

Lost engagement around the fourth story....

jess_mango's review against another edition

3.0

This was an uneven collection of short stories centered around a Vermeer painting. Some of the stories were very good but others just seemed like an after thought.

roguedaffodil's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

saranade's review against another edition

emotional informative reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

book_concierge's review against another edition

5.0

A previously "undiscovered" Vermeer is revealed and the author traces its ownership back in time to its origination. Each owner (or custodian) has a slightly different reason for wanting to keep the painting, and different reasons for letting it go. Each time it changes hands, the owner is pained to part with it. And still, for everyone it represents longing and wishes unfulfilled.

ess_bee's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

alidottie's review against another edition

4.0

Really 4 and a half stars--This was the second time I'd read this book. I really enjoy the manner in which this novel is laid out--I found that very entertaining.

**Reading again for a book group I will be facilitating for the library.