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The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton

60 reviews

larareads's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5


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jtefi89's review against another edition

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mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.25


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julesmae's review against another edition

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mysterious sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This has been on my TBR pile for years, and it did not disappoint. Gorgeous and haunting and a perfect blend of historical fiction with magical realism.  

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tmickey's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75


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kimouise's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious medium-paced

3.0


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bethanylewis's review against another edition

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emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0


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theladyjsays's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

2.5


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cicip's review against another edition

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emotional mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This was a very fascinating story, with an intriguing plot and characters that, though not likable, were mostly well defined and developed. It kept me hooked, curious on who the miniaturist is. 
It did leave me with lots of questions and a feeling that some of the things I read were lies - though I suppose this was intentional.
I do not understand why Cornelia and Marin said Frans was the father of the baby - surely they knew the truth would be visible the moment the baby would be born? Was the romance with Frans all a lie? 
Some plot points and minor characters were underdeveloped - I wish Jack's motives were discussed more. 

But even with a few holes here and there, I thlroughly enjoyed this slightly dark story where there's no happiness or redemption found at the end, but that still speaks of hope and...life going on in the face of dark events.

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daja123's review against another edition

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medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75


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josiee's review against another edition

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emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0


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