A review by el_bez
The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I couldn't put this down. The 17th century Amsterdam setting was beautifully captured by the author's beautiful imagery. Reading this was like watching a Master at the craft of writing and I thoroughly enjoyed it.