Reviews

The Dutch House by Ann Patchett

kelsbishop's review against another edition

4.0

4.5/5

A lovely homage to the relationship shared by siblings. Danny and Maeve’s love surpassed that of their parents and romantic partners.

To then see Maeve reflected in Mae, ugh my heart. This novel made me so weepy as it reminded me of my siblings, and seeing them/us reflected in my own kids.

treestostars's review against another edition

reflective slow-paced

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

3.25

Its good. But wasnt great. It felt slow and not much to say but i thought the characters were interesting enough. I listened to this book and im not a fan of male narrators or Tom Hanks so it contributed to a lower rating. But i enjoyed the style of writing and how easy it was to exist with this book. 

stellapropella's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring reflective relaxing 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

5.0

trnmymnd's review against another edition

• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0

liagatha's review against another edition

emotional sad

4.0

areader2's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad slow-paced

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

3.5

chasen's review against another edition

reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

ramossnr's review against another edition

emotional reflective 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

5.0

missyjohnson's review against another edition

3.0

This was a disappointment. This is one that I would have really rated 2.5 stars instead. My first issue is that I had a hard time with this being written from a male point of view knowing that the author is female. Not sure why that was an issue for me but it just never seemed to gel. The dysfunction of the Conroy family that seemed to continue for a couple of generations was frustrating. Then to frame it all around a house and the impact that “the house” has as opposed to the secrets and decisions of the people..........blah blah, blah. I am sure that is what Ms Patchett was trying to convey but......... Oh well. This review is just for me to recall books anyway. The timing of the years did not seem to fit, especially after Elna started taking care of Andrea. The decisions that Danny made concerning the secrets that he kept from his wife, just as his dad had done was sad. Maeve and her hatred for Andrea, tiring. Elna, not a saint. Jocelyn and Sandy were the saints. Glad to be done with this

soph_marie's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-paced

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

4.5