Reviews

The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton

Only show reviews with written explanations

vlookup's review against another edition

5.0

More like 4.5 stars. My goodness! I've never read anything so exquisite. I love how this book is well-written, the way the story was told. (I also have come to appreciate how close Dutch is to German so it was easy to understand the foreign words used in the book.) All the loose ends scattered all over the pages and then you reach the end where every lose end is tied to a close (well, except for one thing thus the missing half star). Nevertheless, I thoroughly enjoyed it.

cshume's review against another edition

Go to review page

5.0

This book has been described as “fabulously gripping”, “a delight on every page…”, and “haunting, magical and full of surprises.” Let me tell you, they do not lie. This book was such a page turner, so intriguing.

The easy read of the book with the fast paced actions allows me to finish in a short period of time. I found myself wanting to continue to read when I had to put it down to step back into ordinary life (well, as I’m on holiday relaxing by the pool, not the normal everyday life unfortunately)

The characters were everything they were but everything more to be discovered. Each their own little cabinet to be explored and opening each door to reveal new truths. Descriptive and enticing. I found my self holding breaths and on the edge of me seat with every page.

The life of the 17th century Amsterdam brought to life. The politics of society was greatly highlighted, I was left shocked and sympathising with the character through the course of the story. I was taken down a route completely different from what I expected.

A marvel to read if you get the chance and with the recent news of a sequel, I’ll be sure to be picking it up!

barton_cottage's review against another edition

Go to review page

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.0

hazel11111's review against another edition

Go to review page

emotional inspiring mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

Content Warnings

lynnw's review against another edition

Go to review page

challenging emotional lighthearted sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

selenajean's review against another edition

Go to review page

2.0

2.5 stars. Such an odd book, I found certain characters very compelling and it was hard to put down. I just felt the miniaturist mystery aspect was a huge let down. It ruined the book for me. I do find my self still thinking about it though a few days after finishing it.