The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton

The Miniaturist

The Miniaturist #1

Jessie Burton

435 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction historical mystery emotional mysterious slow-paced

Description

Set in seventeenth century Amsterdam—a city ruled by glittering wealth and oppressive religion—a masterful debut steeped in atmosphere and shimmering with mystery, in the tradition of Emma Donoghue, Sarah Waters, and Sarah Dunant. ”There is not...

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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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