The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton

The Miniaturist

The Miniaturist #1

Jessie Burton

433 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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Moods

mysterious 84%
emotional 57%
dark 47%
sad 41%
tense 32%
reflective 19%
adventurous 13%
challenging 11%
hopeful 5%
informative 4%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 39%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 32% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 67% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 12% | 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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