A review by hellokaley
The Dutch House by Ann Patchett

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

After loving Tom Lake, I wanted to try Dutch House and I’m so glad I did. This story is a different style than my typical read, but I really loved the sweeping family epic while still drilling deep into the details story and characters. Ann Patchett has a beautiful way with words and character development and I really love her style and stories. I don’t always love stories that jump chronologically but I really liked the delivery in The Dutch House.

I loved the sibling relationship and bond and I could listen to Danny and Maeve’s banter all day. 

Tom Hanks’ performance was marvelous and I absolutely think audio is the way to go with this one. I’ll be thinking about this story for a long time.
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