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I didn’t realize this was second in a series, but even so, I find the debate over whether a girl should be forced to marry or not not very original, and the characters fairly one dimensional.

thecozyrogue's review against another edition

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challenging emotional mysterious medium-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? It's complicated

4.25

aailbhe's review

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mysterious tense fast-paced

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

2.25

lena_emma02's review against another edition

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4.0

It’s been a while since I first read the Miniaturist so i’ll admit my opinion on the House of Fortune may have been slightly different had I read them back to back. However, this new book was a treat to read and I had so much fun traveling back into the world of the Oortmans and Brandts. There were a few details which I thought weren’t established/ironed out as neatly as they maybe could have been (like the identity of the golden house unless I missed something) but other than that I thought it was a really nicely woven story and gave much closure that the first book warranted. Super happy that this was my first read of 2023!!

anthea_christie's review

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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

3.0

wiii's review against another edition

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medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

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