THE MINIATURIST Book Review! | ChapterStackss
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I liked your review! I agree that it's overwhelming with all the different themes and it's definitely very ambitious, but I think overall it worked well. The writing style is lovely, isn't it? :)
I've had this book on loan from the library for over a week now and haven't gotten around to it. But your review is making me want to pick it up ASAP. I'm so intrigued by the first chapter because I know Regan said to reread it after finishing the book. Very interesting! Great review :]
This has been on my tbr forever! Loved your review, and the comparison to Burial Rites, which I loved, definitely kicked this one up a notch for me!
I'm so glad I discovered your channel! You really do give the best reviews imo.
Thanks so much!!!!
I just read this book as well and loved it! Happy to hear that you enjoyed it as well.
I have this book on kindle and you make me wanna read it so much! The comparison to Burial Rites is especially convincing.
Your review really made me want to read this!
Thank you for the review, I was waiting for it ;) I am really curious for this book, I'll try and squeeze it in my reading pile this year.
I hope it makes it in there ;)
Great review! I have the book and can't wait to read it =)
Wow think I really want to read this now! Great review!
Hope you like it!
Sounds so interesting, definitely going to be picking this up!
DO IT :D
Great review! I want to read this book now! I read Birdbox because of you and it was amazing! Thanks for the great reviews!
Thanks so much! And I'm glad you loved Birdbox :D
Awesome review
I want to read it now! I adore your videos :D
Thanks Selena :D I hope you enjoy it!
Great review! When I read this I definitely expected it to be more about the cabinet. I kind of wish it had played a bigger role, since it doesn't feel like it was crucial to the plot (at least as far as I remember).
I think that's why I a lot of people were disappointed.
Now I will definitely pick this book up. I have it on my Kindle and I already started it and I enjoyed it, but so many things came up in the meantime that I couldn't continue. But I really want to buy this so I can hold it in my hands, I feel like I would enjoy it more if I had it in physical form. Your review was great as always, I can't wait to dive into it as soon as I can. :) And a poster of the cover would definitely sell very well, I would use it as wallpaper all around my house probably, hahahaha
EXACTLY I would buy blankets, wallpaper, tapestries etc. Stunning.
Currently reading it right now. I will keep your suggestion in mind about rereading the first chapter once I'm done. Have an incredible day!
Im deff gonna purchase this book and read it! I'm actually a miniaturist to start with so I think ill like this book :) I also really wanna start reading more :)
Ooo my next read, thank you!
:D You're welcome!
Woohoo!! I have this book on my kindle :D Can't wait to read it!
Woohoo! :D
Great review !! P.s - what lipstick are u wearing ? It looks stunning ! :))
Thanks! It's all drugstore ;D The liner is Rimmel 020 Rich, and the lipstick is the NYX matte line one in Alabama. My favorite red combination.
The setting (time period in combination with Amsterdam) sounds really interesting.
That's one of the main aspects that drew me in as well :)
You forgot to say that there is no reason to have a miniaturist line in the book in a first place)) And the first chapter does not explain anything))) Yeah, many people say just your words : reread it, whole new prospective, blah-bla, but none could actually explain what they see in that chapter, what was the role of the miniaturist and what would be changed at all if there wasn't one)))) Well, apart from the name of this book of course)))
Great review! U convinced me to read to birdbox and i must say i was not disappointed :O. I could not set the book down until i finished reading :). Also i cant wait to c ur vlogs. I'm a sucker for them;D
Yay! When I first started reading your sentence I thought you were going to say, "...and i must say i was not impressed," and then I would have been very sad ahah. Glad you liked it!
glad i kept you on your toes, i'm quite a plot twist :P haha. i did , keep up the great work! you deserve more viewers :).
I have this book on my wish list, I like art and historical fiction (ala the girl with the pearl earring), so I think it might be up my alley!
Definitely! There is a lot to do with trade during that time period.
Do you have any recommendantions for a book which is centered on a fun mystery as well?
loved the book so much I had to go to Amsterdam last Weekend to see the really stunning Piece of art which is the dolls house of Petronella Oortman !! And Amsterdam is a great City. The dolls house impressed me so much more than the nightwatch by Rembrandt... ;o))
SO JEALOUS!!!!!!!
An interesting under hyped novel. I need to get on with that
Have you read The Girl with the Pearl Earring? Based on your enjoyment of The Miniaturist & Burial Rites I think you would enjoy it!
No, but I've seen the movie. I actually hadn't even realized it was a book. Thanks for letting me know!
Never enjoyed the film as much and hate when they change the end 😳
I have this on my TBR, but always pass it by because it doesn't have the greatest reviews on Goodreads (currently has a 3.58…not terrible, but not what I consider high either). Many people over there say it's over-hyped. Why do you think so many people just think it's so-so?
I tend to read goodreads reviews but intentionally pay ZERO attention to the overall rating. I've found that books targeted for a younger audience are always rated quite high no matter how terrible it is while those for an older audience are a but lower. I think that's always important to keep in mind.
I read through some reviews, and some people seem to be quite annoyed that the book isn't as focused on The Miniaturist him/herself as they would like it to be. This didn't bother me, but I could see how that could be disappointing.
I read this book a few weeks ago and while I liked her writing style, I ended up feeling kind of disappointed with it overall. I thought the slow buildup to big events ratio felt off and thought the explanation about the miniaturist was underwhelming and vague.
It certainly was a bit vague, but I enjoyed that we didn't get all the answers. How I could certainly see how that would frustrate other people.
I loved this book! The mix of Dutch historie and mysterie is delightful. Being Dutch myself made me want to pick up a copy at my library. Verry well written by someone who isn't Dutch her self 👏 In Amsterdam there was a lot more freedom than people think in that time. But on the other hand a lot of things were forbidden. It was a time of change and wealth. I think it's pretty accurate. Dutch are stubborn people 😜
Women had a lot more power than you would think.
it's a fascinating work of historical fiction set in 17th century Amsterdam
I seem to be one of the few people who thought that the book wasn't very well written at all; the language seemed really simplistic and two-dimensional to me...😩
Love your review but I feel like it was liberal for some places in the world at that time but not for Amsterdam. I feel like their beliefs were more conservative and more liberal in different ways just like that is true for different places in the world today. Still love the review nice to see people reviewing books that are more popular outside the booktube bubble. Also I know this is really late. LOL
Your golden hair giving the effect of JK ROWLING 😇😇😇😇😇
I picked this up in Asda for a quid and I was terrible in my opinion. Glad you liked it cause I could of bought a vodka with the money I wasted on this !
Ahh! haha what did you dislike about it?
I really disliked it too!
Because as you said I was looking for a good mystery and it was recommended because i like Barbara Erskine and liked The 13th Tale.Nothing like it !
SeanJamesDocherty A yes! I could see how it would have been disappointing then ahah
I thought with all the hype it would be gud read 2 chapters was boring left it then decided to finish it so started again Seriously one of the most dullest boring n confusing books...why the hell it got gud reviews I'm confused😞 I would not recommend it to anyone...