A review by literarypaiges
The Dutch House by Ann Patchett

challenging emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I went into this book blind and I’m so glad I did. Patchett’s writing style is reminiscent of Fitzgerald but without the pretense and the occasional overuse of metaphor. This is a somewhat slow and simple story about two siblings — the way they love each other through the things that happen to them. It’s simply fantastic. I’m eagerly waiting for tomorrow when I can pick up another novel by Ann Patchett.