Journal Entry 1 by karendawn from Lafayette, Indiana USA on Sunday, December 28, 2003

From the back cover:
History and fiction merge seamlessly in Tracy Chevalier's luminous novel about artistic vision and sensual awakening. Through the eyes of sixteen-year-old Griet, the world of 1660s Holland comes dazzlingly alive in this richly imagined portrait of the young woman who inspired one of Vermeer's most celebrated paintings. 

Journal Entry 2 by karendawn from Lafayette, Indiana USA on Thursday, March 25, 2004

It was very interesting to compare this book with Girl in Hyacinth Blue - both about the fictional story behind a Vermeer painting. For me, this book was far superior to the other. I loved the story and it kept me reading. It also just seemed much more complete than the other book. 

Journal Entry 3 by karendawn at on Monday, April 05, 2004

Released on Monday, April 05, 2004 at Mailed to a fellow Bookcrosser in n/a, n/a Controlled Releases.

Sent off to retc from The Cheshire Kat 

Journal Entry 4 by retc from New Orleans, Louisiana USA on Sunday, April 11, 2004

Received via post office as an exchange through www.thecheshirekat.com/ Thanks! 

Journal Entry 5 by retc from New Orleans, Louisiana USA on Thursday, May 13, 2004

Finished this book last night. Thoroughly enjoyed it. A lot of the details coincided with details about Vermeer from Girl in Hyacinth Blue which I read about a year ago. Since these are 2 different authors I assume that Chevalier used a lot of true facts about Vermeer in her work of fiction. I found myself often turning to the cover of the book which has a copy of the painting Girl with a Pearl Earring, looking into the eyes of the main character, imagining her life. 

Journal Entry 6 by retc at on Wednesday, August 18, 2004

Released on Wednesday, August 18, 2004 at postal release in trade, Cheshirekat Controlled Releases.

sent via www.thecheshirekat.com