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whatfern_reads's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
louise_seaside's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
A beautifuly written sequel to The Miniaturist. The characters and surroundings are well imagined in The Miniaturist and it was good to follow on from the story, already knowing the setting. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this book.
books_and_cream_cheese's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I didn‘t know that this was the sequel to another book so I might have missed some clever links to the previous story (it was quite understandable on its own though).
All in all, this book was… very much okay. It started out very strong, but I found myself less and less captivated as the story unfolded. For my personal taste, the plot progressed too slowly at times, so I started skimming the pages until something exciting happend. The world building and the character descriptions were very well done though. I’d definitely give this author another chance, there were some brilliantly crafted scenes in here.
Overall, it’s a slower paced book for readers who love to read about women trying to find their place in the world and who don’t mind a more open ending with some uncovered secrets.
All in all, this book was… very much okay. It started out very strong, but I found myself less and less captivated as the story unfolded. For my personal taste, the plot progressed too slowly at times, so I started skimming the pages until something exciting happend. The world building and the character descriptions were very well done though. I’d definitely give this author another chance, there were some brilliantly crafted scenes in here.
Overall, it’s a slower paced book for readers who love to read about women trying to find their place in the world and who don’t mind a more open ending with some uncovered secrets.
katisha93's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.25
francesca_scott's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
charliescorer_6's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
slow-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
4.0
sarah1001's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
paulanisk's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
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
4.0
cazzie's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
eris_648's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75