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242 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140296280
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 01 October 2000
Description
The New York Times bestselling luminous tale about art and human experience that is as breathtaking as any Vermeer painting "A little gem of a novel . . . and a] beautifully written exploration of the power of art." --Parade A professor invites a...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,469 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
Antisemitism, Murder, Animal crueltyModerate
Infidelity, Pregnancy, WarMinor
Slavery, Car accident, Child death
242 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140296280
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 01 October 2000
Description
The New York Times bestselling luminous tale about art and human experience that is as breathtaking as any Vermeer painting "A little gem of a novel . . . and a] beautifully written exploration of the power of art." --Parade A professor invites a...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,469 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
Antisemitism, Murder, Animal crueltyModerate
Infidelity, Pregnancy, WarMinor
Slavery, Car accident, Child death