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242 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780747270263
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Headline Review
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Girl in Hyacinth Blue tells the story of an imaginary painting by Vermeer, and the aspirations and longings of those whose lives it illuminates, and darkens. From a proud father regretting his lost love to a compromised French noblewoman, from a h...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,475 reviews
Moods
emotional 70%
sad 31%
inspiring 19%
mysterious 19%
informative 17%
hopeful 14%
dark 12%
relaxing 12%
adventurous 9%
challenging 7%
lighthearted 4%
funny 2%
tense 2%
Pace
slow 31%
fast 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 45% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 21%Strong character development?
No: 48% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 37% | No: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 55% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 47% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 17%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Antisemitism, Child abuseModerate
Pregnancy, Infidelity, BloodMinor
Slavery, Miscarriage, Physical abuse
242 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780747270263
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Headline Review
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Girl in Hyacinth Blue tells the story of an imaginary painting by Vermeer, and the aspirations and longings of those whose lives it illuminates, and darkens. From a proud father regretting his lost love to a compromised French noblewoman, from a h...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,475 reviews
Moods
emotional 70%
sad 31%
inspiring 19%
mysterious 19%
informative 17%
hopeful 14%
dark 12%
relaxing 12%
adventurous 9%
challenging 7%
lighthearted 4%
funny 2%
tense 2%
Pace
slow 31%
fast 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 45% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 21%Strong character development?
No: 48% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 37% | No: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 55% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 47% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 17%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Antisemitism, Child abuseModerate
Pregnancy, Infidelity, BloodMinor
Slavery, Miscarriage, Physical abuse