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The Miniaturist
by Jessie Burton
I really enjoyed this book; very evocative of the time period of 1686 Amsterdam and the heyday of the Dutch East India Company. Also the pinnacle of the Reformist movement - lots of freedoms and lots of constraints. The principal characters are interesting and well drawn but I thought some of the secondary characters a little less so. The story of the cabinet and the minature maker was very intriguing and I'd love to learn more about these little house miniatures and their fittings.
One is full of questions reading this book - what makes these people tick? Why do they behave the way they do? Will the sugar get sold? Who is the Miniaturist? Why does she send so many pieces to Nella? And lots of other questions that I won't mention which would be spoilers : -)
I highly recommend this book to everyone - a highly satisfying read.
One is full of questions reading this book - what makes these people tick? Why do they behave the way they do? Will the sugar get sold? Who is the Miniaturist? Why does she send so many pieces to Nella? And lots of other questions that I won't mention which would be spoilers : -)
I highly recommend this book to everyone - a highly satisfying read.