The House of Fortune by Jessie Burton

The House of Fortune

The Miniaturist #2

Jessie Burton

fiction historical emotional mysterious medium-paced

416 pages | first published 2022

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In the golden city of Amsterdam, in 1705, Thea Brandt is turning eighteen, and she is ready to welcome adulthood with open arms. At the city’s theatre, Walter, the love of her life, awaits her, but at home in the house on the Herengracht, all is n...
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Summary of 191 reviews

Moods

mysterious 85%
emotional 63%
reflective 40%
hopeful 30%
dark 24%
adventurous 23%
tense 23%
sad 12%
inspiring 6%
challenging 4%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 69%
slow 24%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Character: 34% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.92

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