Reviews

The Dutch House by Ann Patchett

sunflowerjess's review against another edition

slow-paced

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

2.0

I loved Bel Canto by Ann Patchett, but this book was a total miss for me. I heard rave reviews about The Dutch House, so I think it's a it's-me-not-you thing. The only character I liked was Maeve; she was the only reason I didn't DNF this one. 

skibug's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad 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

4.75

I learned to reflect and let go

thelegendofshelbi's review against another edition

reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

bethjones95's review against another edition

2.0

I found this book really boring, so boring a wrote a review about it

mlnx's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective fast-paced

4.5

rosemwood's review against another edition

4.0

I listened to this on audio and I am so glad I did. I loved the way Tom Hanks narrated this historically Fictional story. The characters were will developed even so much to say even the Dutch House seemed to be a character in this sad story of a dysfunctional family wanting to be loved and to forgive. This is a medium paced story but I couldn't put it down.

escapadelaliteraria's review against another edition

4.0

UM LIVRO DE AÇÃO LENTA . ACHEI BONITO E AO MESMO TEMPO MUITO TRISTE ACOMPANHAR A VIDA DESTES DOIS IRMÃOS.
* AUDIOLIVRO * GOSTEI IMENSO DA NARRAÇÃO FEITA PELO TOM HANKS.

hlflosser's review against another edition

4.0

This was a great read. I followed along with the audio which was narrated by Tom Hanks. It was a steady read of several family’s and how this house affected there’s memories and their lives.

phoenix2's review against another edition

2.0

The Dutch House has a beautiful beginning, atmospheric and compelling, pulling the reader in.

However, after that great start, and especially in part two and forward, the book started lacking any originality, going in circles, from one timeline to another, leaving few elements and twists to be actual surprises for the reader. And the ending was just okay.

As for the writing, it was smooth, with nice descriptions and clever dialogues.

ressicajicks's review against another edition

emotional funny mysterious reflective sad slow-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Dementia, Chronic illness, Medical content, Abandonment, Grief, and Death