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The Miniaturist (The Miniaturist, #1)
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The story is set in the late 17th century Amsterdam, a city of affluence and at the same time religious oppression.
An eighteen year old Nella, from an impoverished family, agrees to marry a rich merchant from Amsterdam due to their reduced financial circumstances. It seems as there is a spark, but the marriage is nothing what Nell imagines. She feels lonely and yearns for her husband’s love, but instead she receives a harsh-treatment from her husband’s sharp-tonged sister. Nevertheless, when an event occurs, the powers switch at the house.
Meanwhile, Nella receives a wedding-gift from her husband � a cabinet-sized replica of their home. She engages the services of a miniaturist to furnish her gift. This also turns into something unexpected.
The story has a well-developed plot and characters with unexpected turns, making it an interesting and fast read.
An eighteen year old Nella, from an impoverished family, agrees to marry a rich merchant from Amsterdam due to their reduced financial circumstances. It seems as there is a spark, but the marriage is nothing what Nell imagines. She feels lonely and yearns for her husband’s love, but instead she receives a harsh-treatment from her husband’s sharp-tonged sister. Nevertheless, when an event occurs, the powers switch at the house.
Meanwhile, Nella receives a wedding-gift from her husband � a cabinet-sized replica of their home. She engages the services of a miniaturist to furnish her gift. This also turns into something unexpected.
The story has a well-developed plot and characters with unexpected turns, making it an interesting and fast read.
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Reading Progress
October 1, 2014
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October 1, 2014
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August 28, 2015
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Started Reading
August 31, 2015
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Finished Reading
June 2, 2016
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July 13, 2017
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setting-denmark
February 12, 2018
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historical-fiction-1600s
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Mar 19, 2022 11:49AM
Superb review, Annette! :)) I'm a sucker for HF set in that period and place :)
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I’ve wondered about this book since I saw the series with Taylor-Joy. I’m encouraged that you loved it, Annette!
Beata wrote: "Superb review, Annette! :)) I'm a sucker for HF set in that period and place :)"Thank you Beata. This was a very memorable read :)
Nat wrote: "This is such a stunning book 💖"Nat, I agree. It is an excellent book :)
Jennifer wrote: "I’ve wondered about this book since I saw the series with Taylor-Joy. I’m encouraged that you loved it, Annette!"Jennifer, highly recommend it :)
Interesting review, Annette! Unfortunately, I didn't enjoy it as much as you did.
Glad you enjoyed this one so much. Would love to see a picture of that little house. = )
Debbie wrote: "Interesting review, Annette! Unfortunately, I didn't enjoy it as much as you did. "ha ha, Debbie, maybe book 2 will be much better for you than it was for me :)
Darla wrote: "Glad you enjoyed this one so much. Would love to see a picture of that little house. = )"Darla, this was one of those unique reads, which I enjoyed very much :)
