The House of Fortune by Jessie Burton

The House of Fortune

The Miniaturist #2

Jessie Burton

416 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction historical emotional mysterious medium-paced
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The House of Fortune is the sequel to Jessie Burton’s million-copy bestseller The Miniaturist. Set in the golden city of Amsterdam in 1705, it is a story of fate and ambition, secrets and dreams, and one young woman’s determination to rule her own...

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Community Reviews Summary of 839 reviews

Moods

mysterious 78%
emotional 63%
reflective 40%
hopeful 33%
adventurous 22%
tense 20%
dark 17%
sad 13%
inspiring 7%
challenging 6%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 3%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 25%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 41% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.78

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