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mombythebooks's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
lakemoonlo's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
3.75
It is a very interesting and intricate story of a family - I really loved the relationship between Danny and Maeve. However, sometimes the story dragged on a bit. It was a lesson in patience and being able to focus on more mundane details though - they are important too!
jcoryv's review against another edition
5.0
Listened to this on Audible. Tom Hanks was perfect.
This struck me as an unremarkable American story. It just felt real. But oddly that’s what made it remarkable.
A solid 4-star book that gained a star in the last few pages.
This struck me as an unremarkable American story. It just felt real. But oddly that’s what made it remarkable.
A solid 4-star book that gained a star in the last few pages.
jsdana's review against another edition
emotional
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
4.75
s2catarina's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
thelibrarylady42's review against another edition
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
3.0
jana_heady's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
The Dutch house beautifully paints the complicated themes of resentment and forgiveness with an engaging plot. I almost wish Maeve was the narrator instead of Danny, and she is the far more intersting sibling, to me. I didn't care much for Danny as a character.
cicidean's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0