Journal Entry 1 by Judester from Bloomington, Illinois USA on Sunday, August 22, 2004

Girl with a Pearl Earring centers on Vermeer's prosperous Delft household during the 1660s. When Griet, the novel's quietly perceptive heroine, is hired as a servant, turmoil follows. First, the 16-year-old narrator becomes increasingly intimate with her master. Then Vermeer employs her as his assistant--and ultimately has Griet sit for him as a model. Chevalier vividly evokes the complex domestic tensions of the household, ruled over by the painter's jealous, eternally pregnant wife and his taciturn mother-in-law. At times the relationship between servant and master seems a little anachronistic. Still, Girl with a Pearl Earring does contain a final delicious twist. 

Journal Entry 2 by Judester from Bloomington, Illinois USA on Monday, August 23, 2004

shipped to GrammarBroad 8/23/04 

Journal Entry 3 by GrammarBroad from Baton Rouge, Louisiana USA on Tuesday, August 31, 2004

Wow. Out of the blue. Looking forward to reading this. Thanks. 

Journal Entry 4 by GrammarBroad from Baton Rouge, Louisiana USA on Saturday, October 30, 2004

Enjoyed reading this little book very much. Beautifully written. I'll be sending it along soon.

Thanks again.

#626 

Journal Entry 5 by GrammarBroad from Baton Rouge, Louisiana USA on Friday, November 26, 2004

En route to KiwiChick at the stateside address. I hope you enjoy it. I liked it very much.