GIRL IN HYACINTH BLUESusan Vreeland ~ BOiPod
Personal Rating: 4.5/5
Yearly Count: 123
This story was told in a very creative way; one that had me intrigued from the start or more accurately, the end. The story begins at the end with a teacher questioning the authenticity of his painting (Is it a Vermeer?) and then we are transported back through history to it's previous owners, then it's creator. Each owner has their own unique story regarding their possession and release of the painting; each story is captivating.
This little treasure of a book has contributed a large amount of pleasure to this reader/listener! I thoroughly enjoyed the depth of all the characters and was so disappointed when it came to an end.
I love the way that thius story was told. The way that we got to see exactly how each of the owners gained the painting, and then how it got handed on was very interesting.
ReplyDeleteMarg ~ This book just happened to hit me at the right time and place. I was really impressed by it.
ReplyDeleteI have this on one of my challenge lists for 2008. Now I'm really excited to read it.
ReplyDeleteI remember really enjoying this one (was surprised to find out it was back in 2004 that I read it). Glad to hear you liked it too.
ReplyDeleteI've had this one sitting on my TBR pile for a while - will have to get around to it - will move it a little further up :)
ReplyDeleteWell, with that endorsement, how can I resist?!! Sounds wonderful, but without your review here, I don't think this ever would have caught my eye. So, thank you yet again, Joy!
ReplyDeleteBy the way, how do you get so much read?!! I really want to be you when I grow up! (Never mind that I'm probably twice as old as you.)
Sally ~ It's a quick one and it'll draw you in, so go ahead and move it to the top. :)
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ReplyDeleteSamantha ~ Oh good! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
Suzi ~ I loved the variety of realistic history.
Glad you enjoyed this one! I didn't like it quite as much as you when I read it in Sept. I loved the concept, but didn't think she carried it out very well.
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ReplyDeleteI'm stopping by to let you know that I've set up a separate blog for the What's in a Name? challenge. I hope you'll be able to stop by once in while to see what contests are going on and to leave links to any reviews you write. Thanks again for joining!
--Annie
Now I regret giving the book away without reading it...I cleared out one of my bookshelves last month and that one went....;( So many books..not enough hours in the day ;)
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Nyssaneala ~ I'm so glad it hit me just right. I love when that happens. :)
ReplyDeleteAnnie ~ Thanks for letting me know. I'll put the blog on my Google Reader to be kept up-to-date.
Danielle ~ I'm going to let you off the hook regarding giving it away before reading it because you have shown remorse and at least the recipient is now able to read it. :) :) :) However, it was really very good and if you like history, you might want to consider getting another one. There's always the library!
I haven't heard much about this book, but it sounds interesting. I can't wait for new books in 2008!!
ReplyDeleteTrish ~ If you are in need of a short, good book ... this is a great choice. I was surprised as to how much I enjoyed it.
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