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Reviewers have commented on the novel's emotional appeal. For instance, Gillian Engberg of Booklist commented that I Am Rembrandt’s Daughter is “noteworthy for emotional depth," adding that it is an "absorbing romantic story."[1] Stephanie Murphy agreed, calling it an "emotionally touching book"[2]
The realism of the characters also impressed readers. Publisher’s Weekly noted it as "sensitively sketched first novel paints a compelling portrait of [Cornelia]", adding that it had "colorful cast" [3]. Booklist noted the novel's “heartbreaking individuals" and the author's "sensitive development of characters" and remarked that the novel is a “powerful family drama."[1] Murphy reminded readers that it was "based on real [people]"[4].
Reviewers also pointed out the difference between this novel and most young adult fiction: its setting in a world of art history. One reviewer noted the author "uses paintings in effective ways to tether the story"[5] and another commented on the novel’s "highly atmospheric Dutch setting".[6]
Not all reviews were positive, however. Kirkus called the story “achingly familiar." [7]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Engberg, Gillian (15 April 2007). "Cullen, Lynn. I Am Rembrandt's Daughter". Booklist. 103 (16): 52. Retrieved 13 March 2011.
{{cite journal}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ Stephanie Murphy (10 September 2008). "I Am Rembrandt's Daughter (Young adult review) (book review)". Stone Soup. Retrieved March 9, 2011.
- ^ Publisher's Weekly (2007). "I Am Rembrandt's Daughter (young adult review) (brief article) (book review)". Publisher's Weekly. 254 (26). Publisher's Weekly: 61. Retrieved 2011-09-03.
- ^ Stephanie Murphy (10 September 2008). "I Am Rembrandt's Daughter (Young adult review) (book review)". Stone Soup. Retrieved March 9, 2011.
- ^ kirkus (2007). "I Am Rembrandt's Daughter". 75 (11). Neilsen Business Media, Inc.: 552. Retrieved 9 March, 2011.
{{cite journal}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help); Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ Publisher's Weekly (2007). "I Am Rembrandt's Daughter (young adult review) (brief article) (book review)". Publisher's Weekly. 254 (26). Publisher's Weekly: 61. Retrieved 2011-09-03.
- ^ kirkus (2007). "I Am Rembrandt's Daughter". 75 (11). Neilsen Business Media, Inc.: 552. Retrieved 9 March, 2011.
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Biblography
[edit]Cullen, Lynn. I Am Rembrandt's Daughter. 175 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY. Bloomsbury U.S.A. Children's Books, 2007.