Every time i walk into a bookshop and see it on display, i have always gone over to. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Its haunting, magical, and full of surprises, the kind of book that reminds you why you fell in. The two part adaptation of the miniaturist, starring romola garai and anya taylorjoy. With its oblique storytelling, crescendo of female empowerment and wrenching ending, this novel establishes burton as a fresh and impressive voice. Enchanting, beautiful, and exquisitely suspenseful, the miniaturist is.
The miniaturist is the 2014 debut novel of english actress and author jessie burton. With anya taylorjoy, romola garai, hayley squires, alex hassell. We are told the story from petronella brandts perspective. By signing up, you agree to the kindle store terms. Even the main characters in the miniaturist are grey, both in what was morally accepted back then and in our knowledge of them. Finally obliged to become that architect of her own fortune, nella acts to break the miniaturists spell and save everything she holds dear. Normal people by sally rooney is the book that everyones talking about. Finally obliged to become that architect of her own fortune, nella acts to break the miniaturist s spell and save everything she holds dear.
The miniaturist was a book club pick and probably not something i would have picked up ordinarily. This book follows nella oortman, who in 1686 arrives in amsterdam to begin her new life as the wife of wealthy merchant johannes brandt. At the end of the book, it was rushed with a well, this is who the miniaturist is but there was never real interaction with the main character to explain the why. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The miniaturist was haunting and mysterious however i was left disappointed, with the first half of the book dragging and an ending that was underwhelming.
Jul 16, 2015 buy the miniaturist main market by burton, jessie isbn. Jan 22, 2018 the miniaturist was haunting and mysterious however i was left disappointed, with the first half of the book dragging and an ending that was underwhelming. Published august 26th 2014 by ecco press first published july 3rd 2014 more details. Did the dead painter fall victim to professional rivalry. Only one person seems to see the fate that awaits them. If you and your book group have read the miniaturist and are looking for some questions to kick off your discussion, then youre in the right place. The miniaturist by kunal basu and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Jessie burton is the author of the sunday times number one and new york times bestsellers the miniaturist and the muse, and the childrens book the restless girls. The final impression the miniaturist has left on me is that this was a good idea, a book with great promise, but one that could have been improved if it had had a different focus.
A sensational feat of storytelling for fans of sarah waters and donna tartt. The miniaturist by jessie burton, 9781447250937, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. A young woman moves to 17th century amsterdam and hires a mysterious local miniaturist to furnish the dollhouse she received from her merchant husband as present, but the lifelike miniatures somehow start eerily foreshadowing her fate. Victorian domestic architectural plans and details. The miniaturist is nowhere near as absorbing as wellwritten as tracy chevaliers the girl with the pearl earring, which shares a similar setting and timeframe, and neither does it live up to the work of sarah waters or donna tartt, which it has been compared to in its blurb. Two years ago i watched gone girl and it is still one of my favorite movies. Jessie burtons the miniaturist book coming to tv on. The unexpected education of two society girls in the west by dorothy wickenden is an exceptionally dry tale that jumps all over the place instead of following in a chronological line and. Like i said, it isnt something i usually would have picked, but i guess thats the point of being in a book club. Without doubt one of the best novels of recent years elizabeth day, author of how to fail the sensational sunday times bestseller from jessie burton, the millioncopy bestselling author of the miniaturist. Mar 09, 2016 im an affiliate for the book depository.
But when one of the miniaturists is murdered, their master has to seek outside help. The premise of the book as a whole the miniaturist was never fully explained. The doll factory by elizabeth macneal, 9781529002393, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The miniaturist by jessie burton theliterarysisters. Jul 15, 2015 the miniaturist, to all intents and purposes, is an intriguing mystery set in an unusual historical context, and should have been plain sailing throughout, if the international reception to the.
The miniaturist by jay bonansinga goodreads share book. A tense bbc period drama featuring an excellent anya taylorjoy performance. Discover book depositorys huge selection of jessie burton books online. Its haunting, magical, and full of surprises, the kind of book that reminds you why you fell in love with reading. The muse by jessie burton, 9781447250975, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. From what i understand he is neglectful of her, but he does buybuild her a dollhouse which is an exact replica of their home, and hires a miniaturist. This subscription automatically renews after the free trial period until cancelled. May 25, 2018 it is a strange book indeed, however, it is not the allusion of the supernatural that disturbed me but the cruelty and prejudice of humans.
A young woman moves to 17th century amsterdam and hires a mysterious local miniaturist to furnish the dollhouse she. Whether youre planning a trip to the dutch capital in which the book is set, or want to find out more about the storys setting, read on and find out more about the iconic amsterdam locations which feature in the miniaturist. The following version of this book was used to create this study guide. The two part adaptation of the miniaturist, starring romola garai and anya taylorjoy, airs on bbc one at 9pm on 26th and 27th december 2017. Read on for all the information you need about the tv adaptation of jessie burtons the miniaturist, which aired on bbc one at christmas. This study guide consists of approximately 59 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of the miniaturist.
Enchanting, beautiful, and exquisitely suspenseful, the miniaturist is a magnificent story of love and obsession, betrayal and retribution, appearance and truth. Adapted from jessie burtons internationally bestselling novel, the miniaturist, a ravishing threepart period thriller, premieres sunday, september 9, 2018, 98c on masterpiece on pbs. The miniaturist by jessie burton and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. In spite of some lovely passages and fine research, jessie burtons tale of a young woman in 17thcentury. From what i understand he is neglectful of her, but he does buybuild her a dollhouse which is an exact replica of their home, and hires a miniaturist to decorate it for his young wife. Jessie burton studied at oxford university and the central school of speech and drama, where she appeared in productions of the house of bernarda alba, othello, play and macbeth. Its haunting, magical, and full of surprises, the kind of book that. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. Jul 30, 2014 beautiful, intoxicating and filled with heartpounding suspense, the miniaturist is a magnificent story of love and obsession, betrayal and retribution, appearance and truth. Maybe if it had paid more attention to nella herself, or the 17th century society in amsterdam, anything deeper really, i would have enjoyed the miniaturist more. The restless girls by jessie burton, 9781408886915, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The miniaturist, the millioncopy bestselling debut novel by jessie burton is available in paperback and as a tvtie in edition now.
Set in amsterdam in 168687, the novel was inspired by petronella oortmans dolls house on display at the rijksmuseum. I have been debating whether or not to buy the miniaturist by jessie burton for quite some time now. Buy the miniaturist main market by burton, jessie isbn. Reading guide for the miniaturist by jessie burton discussion guide for book clubs. Jul 03, 2014 enchanting, beautiful, and exquisitely suspenseful, the miniaturist is a magnificent story of love and obsession, betrayal and retribution, appearance and truth. The first book i bought is the miniaturist by jessie burton. Burton conjures every scent and crackle of nellas world. The 17th century historical detail was fantastic, if terrifying. The book up for discussion this month was jessie burtons the miniaturist, which, if you live anywhere other than under a stone, you will no doubt be familiar with. The miniaturist by burton spoilers book chat central. The miniaturist this book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. Book depository is the worlds most international online bookstore offering over 20 million books with free delivery worldwide. Jun, 2015 the first book i bought is the miniaturist by jessie burton. Cambridge book club the miniaturist jade the obscure.
The miniaturist by kunal basu abebooks passion for books. It is a strange book indeed, however, it is not the allusion of the supernatural that disturbed me but the cruelty and prejudice of humans. In april 20 her first novel, the miniaturist, was sold at an 11publisher auction at the london book fair, and went on to sell in 29 other countries around the world. In spite of some lovely passages and fine research, jessie burtons tale of a young woman in 17thcentury amsterdam. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. The book up for discussion this month was jessie burtons the miniaturist, which, if you live anywhere other than. Like i said, it isnt something i usually would have picked, but i guess thats the point of being in a book.
I liked the book, did see the homosexuality angle coming seems like ive seen that a lot in the past couple of years but dont ask me where was surprised by the pregnancy and by the father. Apr 27, 2015 last week i met up with the cambridge book club for the first time. On an autumn day in 1686, eighteenyearold nella oortman knocks at the door of a grand house in the wealthiest quarter of amsterdam. Free delivery worldwide on over 20 million books we use cookies to give you the best possible experience.
Ive been dying to read it since its release at the start of the month. The miniaturist by jessie burton goodreads share book. The miniaturist is that rarest of things beautifully written, yet also a compelling pageturner. I bought this one because the subject and the blurb gone girl meets the miniaturist intrigued me. It would be much appreciated to click the link below if youre interested in picking up any of my recommendations. Jessie burtons the miniaturist and more the new york times. The miniaturist by jessie burton is set in 17th century amsterdam where a trader presents his new wife nella with a miniature replica of their home. The miniaturist is an astounding debut, jessie burton has worked miracles with her words and i love her for it. Jessie burtons the miniaturist and more the new york. The miniaturist, jessie burton shop online for books in. Set in amsterdam in 168687, the novel was inspired by petronella oortman s dolls house on display at the rijksmuseum.
The confession by jessie burton, 9781509886142, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. She studied at oxford university and the central school of speech and drama. Her real name is eva strange, although most people know her by her o. The miniaturist is one of the years most hyped novels, and its easy to see why. Before it renews, you will receive a reminder notice that states the renewal.