Last Words: A maid came free.
A Few More Words: I liked this story. The writing was fluid and gorgeous and simple. I'm not a huge fan of clever artistic posturing, and this novel is so unaffected that I'm going to read all of Chevalier's work. I can't stop thinking about Griet's hair. It's so odd and wonderful to me that woman (maybe man too?) can be two contrary things at the same time. And a mystery all at once. I remember learning in an art class that beauty of a drawing lies in the unfinished elements. You know partial circles and disappearing lines so that the eye has to fill in the gaps. I like that. Griet's hair fixes that principle in reality for me.
Questions:
- What is wrong with Frans?
- Why does Griet have sex with Pieter-the-son?
- Does Griet even like Pieter-the-son?
- Do men always get what they want?
I have always wondered about this book. So thanks for the review. I think I might read it next. I'm in the middle of War and Peace for the 2nd time. I didn't finish it the first time because I was mad at the characters and the choices they were making. Hoping to make it through this time.
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