Girl In Hyacinth Blue
Registered by LGinder on 4/23/2004
8 journalers for this copy...
A professor invites a colleague from the art department to his home to see a painting that he has kept secret for decades. The professor swears it's a Vermeer- but why has he hidden this important work of art for so long. The reasons unfold in a series of stories that trace ownership of the painting back to WW II and Amsterdam, and still further back to the moment of the works inspiration in the mid 1600's. As the painting moves through each owner's hands, what was long hidden quietly surfaces, illuminating poignant moments in human lives.
Each chapter tells of a different owner, their lives, how they got the painting and why they had to let it go. Thou at times it's rather hard to follow since you're going forward in someone's life but backwards thru the book it is quite a good book. Would make a good book ring if I can get one going.
Each chapter tells of a different owner, their lives, how they got the painting and why they had to let it go. Thou at times it's rather hard to follow since you're going forward in someone's life but backwards thru the book it is quite a good book. Would make a good book ring if I can get one going.
Journal Entry 3 by LGinder at Private Release in -- Mail or by hand-rings, RABCK, meetings, trades, California USA on Saturday, May 22, 2004
Released on Saturday, May 22, 2004 at Private Release in Rancho Santa Margarita, California USA.
Bookcrossing this in trade to saram23! Enjoy!
Will mail on May 25th :)
Will mail on May 25th :)
I have read mixed reviews about this book, but I love Vermeer and I have been waiting to read this.
I have made this into an international bookray. Here is the final list of participants:1)guinaveve (Ohio)
2)indygo88 (Indiana)
3)wolfprincess (Ohio)
4)mjm (Kansas)
5)spaceystacey (New Jersey)
6)Luintaurien (Nebraska)<----- book is here!
7)AmberMoon (New York)
8)Nell-Lu (Scotland)
9)Heaven-Ali (UK)
10)Elsita (Protugal)
Journal Entry 8 by saram23 at To the next participant in Bookring/Bookray, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- Canada on Sunday, September 11, 2005
Released 18 yrs ago (9/11/2005 UTC) at To the next participant in Bookring/Bookray, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- Canada
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Sent out to guinaveve for the book ray!
Sent out to guinaveve for the book ray!
I got this in the mail today. I just finished the last book I was reading so I am ready to start this one immediately. I love when it works out like that. I will journal again when I am finished and then send it on. Thanks!
I loved this book. I tried to decide which story surrounding the painting's ownership I liked best, but I am just not sure. Almost all of them captivated me, and the few that didn't, I still enjoyed thoroughly.
When I read the book's description, I thought I would like the story, but the set up of going backwards would bother me. It didn't at all and worked perfectly.
I will be sending this on for the next person to enjoy within a few days.
When I read the book's description, I thought I would like the story, but the set up of going backwards would bother me. It didn't at all and worked perfectly.
I will be sending this on for the next person to enjoy within a few days.
Journal Entry 11 by guinaveve at Fellow BookCrosser in By mail / post / courier, By Mail/Post/Courier -- Controlled Releases on Wednesday, September 21, 2005
Released 18 yrs ago (9/21/2005 UTC) at Fellow BookCrosser in By mail / post / courier, By Mail/Post/Courier -- Controlled Releases
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Enjoy!
Enjoy!
Just received today! It's one of those "perfect timing...I just finished my last book earlier today" books. So I should be able to dive in right away!
This was a quick read, but a good one. I wasn't really sure what to expect, but I did like the format -- the way each chapter went backwards in time a little bit. I don't think I've ever read another book like that. At times I almost cried -- it pulled at my heartstrings. Very well written. Hope others enjoy it as well!
I will be sending this on to wolfprincess tomorrow.
I will be sending this on to wolfprincess tomorrow.
I recieved book today. I am going to start it tonight after I finish my last chapter in my other book.
This was a good book to read with diffrent stories to choose from for the picture. I agree with Indygo88 I have never read a book written in a format like this. I enjoyed reading this book. When I get mjm's address I will get the book off into the mail.
UPDATE: I am mailing book out tomarrow 11/3/05
UPDATE: I am mailing book out tomarrow 11/3/05
Actually received this yesterday in the mail, but am already over half way through it. Looks like a pretty quick read and I'm excited to hurry and finish it this afternoon. Thanks for the book!
**11/16/05 Went ahead and PMd SpaceyStacey for address so I can keep it moving as soon as I finish the book.
**11/16/05 Went ahead and PMd SpaceyStacey for address so I can keep it moving as soon as I finish the book.
Finished this book yesterday and really enjoyed the way the narrative retraced the degrees of separation from the present day owner to its origins. At times I felt a little lost in the beginning, but once I caught on, it was a quick read. And who doesn't love a Vermeer? OR was it a Vermeer? :)
Contacted next reader yesterday to send me their address. Will get this in the mail ASAP.
Contacted next reader yesterday to send me their address. Will get this in the mail ASAP.
Journal Entry 18 by mjm at to a fellow bookcrosser in Bridgeton, New Jersey USA on Monday, December 12, 2005
Released 18 yrs ago (12/12/2005 UTC) at to a fellow bookcrosser in Bridgeton, New Jersey USA
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I plead the Christmas Fifth...Once I got the address I meant to mail right away. Unfortunately, twelve family packages later, I realized I still hadn't shipped this little envelope off! So sorry, but it is on it's way today! Enjoy, enjoy!
I plead the Christmas Fifth...Once I got the address I meant to mail right away. Unfortunately, twelve family packages later, I realized I still hadn't shipped this little envelope off! So sorry, but it is on it's way today! Enjoy, enjoy!
Received in the post yesterday. Did not have computer access. Will be reading after the 10 rings that I have in my possession.
03/21/06 Finished this one and ready to post on to the next reader in the ring: Luintaurien. Pm'd for her address. I thought this this writing style was a bit hard to get used to (backwards) but I really enjoyed the way the written word put me right in the middle of each chapter. I feel like I lived it. Thank you so much for sharing this one with us.
UPDATE: 6/11/06 Will be posting out to Luintaurien this week. Sorry to all who have been waiting so long for this great read.
03/21/06 Finished this one and ready to post on to the next reader in the ring: Luintaurien. Pm'd for her address. I thought this this writing style was a bit hard to get used to (backwards) but I really enjoyed the way the written word put me right in the middle of each chapter. I feel like I lived it. Thank you so much for sharing this one with us.
UPDATE: 6/11/06 Will be posting out to Luintaurien this week. Sorry to all who have been waiting so long for this great read.
Got it today. Thank you. Will read and pass on ASAP.
Sending on when I get the address.
