The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton

The Miniaturist

The Miniaturist #1

Jessie Burton

435 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction historical mystery dark emotional mysterious medium-paced
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Set in seventeenth century Amsterdam—a city ruled by glittering wealth and oppressive religion—a masterful debut steeped in atmosphere and shimmering with mystery, in the tradition of Emma Donoghue, Sarah Waters, and Sarah Dunant. ”There is not...

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Community Reviews Summary of 13,113 reviews

Moods

mysterious 83%
emotional 55%
dark 47%
sad 44%
tense 33%
reflective 20%
adventurous 15%
challenging 12%
hopeful 7%
informative 5%
inspiring 3%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 35%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 31% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 68% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.52

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