The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton

The Miniaturist

The Miniaturist #1

Jessie Burton

256 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction historical mystery emotional mysterious slow-paced

Description

There is nothing hidden that will not be revealed . . . On an autumn day in 1686, eighteen-year-old Nella Oortman knocks at the door of a grand house in the wealthiest quarter of Amsterdam. She has come from the country to begin a new life as the ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 9,432 reviews

Moods

mysterious 84%
emotional 56%
dark 48%
sad 41%
tense 32%
reflective 19%
adventurous 13%
challenging 11%
hopeful 5%
informative 4%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 39%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 32% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 67% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.53

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