Questions About Girl with a Pearl Earring

by Tracy Chevalier (Goodreads Author)

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I love this painting, but I have not read this book yet. Who this girl was still remains a puzzle. I am curious about this imaginary story. Hopefully, it will give me another perspective to appreciate this painting. There is also a movie based on this novel. Does anybody have read this book and also watched that movie? Is it good? Will it be better if I watch the movie first, and then read this book? Thank you!

Ann Otto I read the book and saw the film. Both were good, but the film had extraordinary sets and got the lighting and feel of the time period beautifully. De…moreI read the book and saw the film. Both were good, but the film had extraordinary sets and got the lighting and feel of the time period beautifully. Definitely a worth see. (less)

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Do you think Griet was happy in the end?

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Is there questions in the back of the book for book clubs?

Lyden Orbase My copy does not have. But maybe you can search the internet for discussion questions.

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Is there any plot twist in this book?

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David Tudor Nothing 'actually' happened … but there was clearly an underlying emotional tension between Griet and Vermeer, which stayed with Griet long after she …moreNothing 'actually' happened … but there was clearly an underlying emotional tension between Griet and Vermeer, which stayed with Griet long after she left his household and married. Whether Vermeer felt the same for Griet - or whether he was only interested in her for the art she inspired - is not clear. The book is written from Griet's perspective so the workings of Vermeer's mind can only be guessed at.(less)

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