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Definitely my favorite book by this author. The characters are incredibly vividly depicted and realistic, and they all have their own side of the story fully explored.

Since I consider "Girl with the Pearl Earring" one of the best books I've every read, it would be hard for Chevalier to do as well and nearly impossible for her to do better. That being said, this is an engaging book, with an interesting premise. One might have an interesting time comparing and contrasting it to Ibsen's "A Doll's House", set in roughly the same period, though in a different country. The characters are interesting enough and her writing is always excellent, but I just couldn't help comparing it the "..Girl.." and finding it lacking.

Gave me new insight to the Victorian experience and made me look at cemeteries in a whole new way. Chapters are told from different characters' perspectives. Overall, like it better than Girl With a Pearl Earring.

This book follows two Victorian London girls, who meet in an unlikely place and manner, from childhood to adolescence.

My interest in the story's characters and plot really was only piqued when I was about halfway through the book- things really seemed to pick up then. Perhaps the method of narration Chevalier employs, skipping between the first-person perspectives of ten or so characters, caused a feeling of distance for me. Though it's interesting to 'hear' what each person is thinking, this method sacrifices intimacy and mystery, and therefore complexity.

Though the plot and setting were both compelling, their inherent turn of the century excitement outshines the characters, which left me with an overall feeling of superficiality.

Another wonderful book from Tracy Chevalier. Enjoyed the way each chapter was told from a different point of view to the story and still kept the storyline neat and on track. A great read.

Really enjoyed the character development as well as the tight story line. Interesting period depicted. I thought this book was great.