The Miniaturist
Registered by 
Fifna
of Voorburg, Zuid-Holland Netherlands on 1/9/2017
This Book is Currently in the Wild!
Fifna of Voorburg, Zuid-Holland Netherlands on 1/9/2017 This Book is Currently in the Wild!
10 journalers for this copy...
"On an autumn day in 1686, eighteen-year-old Nella Oortman arrives at a grand house in Amsterdam to begin her new life as the wife of wealthy merchant Johannes Brandt. Though curiously distant, he presents her with an extraordinary wedding gift: a cabinet-sized replica of their home. It is to be furnished by an elusive miniaturist, whose tiny creations ring eerily true.
As Nella uncovers the secrets of her new household she realizes the escalating dangers they face. The miniaturist seems to hold their fate in her hands – but does she plan to save or destroy them?"
This is going to be my pick for the 2016 Favourites Roundabout!
As Nella uncovers the secrets of her new household she realizes the escalating dangers they face. The miniaturist seems to hold their fate in her hands – but does she plan to save or destroy them?"
This is going to be my pick for the 2016 Favourites Roundabout!
I was really anxious these days waiting for the book to arrive and wondering which it might be. Opening the envelope my heart dropped beacuse as it turns out I have already read it.
I have to admit that this book has been one of the most dissapointing reads of the past year for me. At first I was really excited to read it because I had heard so many good things about it and the story seemed really interesting. And so it was - at the beginning. The author builts up an intriguing mystery and I wanted to know how the plot would unfold but I found the writing really disturbing. I felt like I was reading stage directions for a play or something. I had the feeling that Burton tried to keep me at a distance for some reason. The narration didn't allow me to get close neither to the main characters nor to what they were going through. I kept on reading, profoundly upset, in hope for an ending and some sort of redemption. And then, I realised that I read 400 pages of a non convincing narrative for a conclusion that never came. Such a pity.
I have to admit that this book has been one of the most dissapointing reads of the past year for me. At first I was really excited to read it because I had heard so many good things about it and the story seemed really interesting. And so it was - at the beginning. The author builts up an intriguing mystery and I wanted to know how the plot would unfold but I found the writing really disturbing. I felt like I was reading stage directions for a play or something. I had the feeling that Burton tried to keep me at a distance for some reason. The narration didn't allow me to get close neither to the main characters nor to what they were going through. I kept on reading, profoundly upset, in hope for an ending and some sort of redemption. And then, I realised that I read 400 pages of a non convincing narrative for a conclusion that never came. Such a pity.
Journal Entry 3 by alexotanil at ΕΛΤΑ in Pallini - Παλλήνη, Attica Greece on Sunday, January 22, 2017
Sending it to earthcaroleanne for the Roundabout.
Journal Entry 4 by 
earthcaroleanne
at Falkirk, Scotland United Kingdom on Saturday, January 28, 2017
earthcaroleanne at Falkirk, Scotland United Kingdom on Saturday, January 28, 2017
Slightly worried when I saw another parcel arrive as I'm growing a backlog. However this is the second book in the favourites roundabout so it can wait a little.
Journal Entry 5 by earthcaroleanne at Falkirk, Scotland United Kingdom on Wednesday, February 22, 2017
earthcaroleanne at Falkirk, Scotland United Kingdom on Wednesday, February 22, 2017
What another great book for the roundabout. This book successfully places you into a different time and location. You are transported into 17th century Amsterdam society and get swept away with the mystery and intrigue of Petronella's challenging marriage and new family with their secrets and lies.
The actual role of the miniaturist in the story confused me, as she seemed to be something of a by-line and I was disappointed she didn't play a more prominent role in the story. I think my overall impression of the story was that it was very bleak and when I reached the last page I felt quite melancholy. It seemed that every page was filled with depressing misery with not one chapter to lift me out of the grim narrative. I’m not sure how Petronella's relationship with her husband was sufficient for their bond to develop when they hadn't been together throughout the story. If it had had some lighter, even romantic moments, I would have definitely enjoyed it more. But that’s not to say I didn’t enjoy it.
The actual role of the miniaturist in the story confused me, as she seemed to be something of a by-line and I was disappointed she didn't play a more prominent role in the story. I think my overall impression of the story was that it was very bleak and when I reached the last page I felt quite melancholy. It seemed that every page was filled with depressing misery with not one chapter to lift me out of the grim narrative. I’m not sure how Petronella's relationship with her husband was sufficient for their bond to develop when they hadn't been together throughout the story. If it had had some lighter, even romantic moments, I would have definitely enjoyed it more. But that’s not to say I didn’t enjoy it.
Journal Entry 6 by earthcaroleanne at Ledbury, Herefordshire United Kingdom on Sunday, February 26, 2017
earthcaroleanne at Ledbury, Herefordshire United Kingdom on Sunday, February 26, 2017
Released 7 yrs ago (2/27/2017 UTC) at Ledbury, Herefordshire United Kingdom
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Carrying on in the roundabout.
Received AOK - I've heard some good things about this book, so am looking forward to giving it a go.
I find it strangely sad when I just can't get into a book - I pride myself in loving a huge range of different authors, genres and stories, but every so often I just pick something up that doesn't suit my mood. Sadly, this was one of those books.
The writing was quite good and very lyrical, but after about 70 pages, I found myself really not bothered about finding out what happened next, I'd made a couple of guesses about things, but the book couldn't hold my interest enough to see if I'd guessed right.
A shame, because I honestly think if I'd picked it up at a different time of my life, I might well of enjoyed it.
The writing was quite good and very lyrical, but after about 70 pages, I found myself really not bothered about finding out what happened next, I'd made a couple of guesses about things, but the book couldn't hold my interest enough to see if I'd guessed right.
A shame, because I honestly think if I'd picked it up at a different time of my life, I might well of enjoyed it.
Journal Entry 9 by 
dark-draco
at -- Controlled Release, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- United Kingdom on Tuesday, March 28, 2017
dark-draco at -- Controlled Release, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- United Kingdom on Tuesday, March 28, 2017
Released 7 yrs ago (3/28/2017 UTC) at -- Controlled Release, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- United Kingdom
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THIS BOOK IS PART OF THE ‘FAVOURITE BOOK OF 2016’ ROUNDABOUTList of Participants
1. earthcaroleanne
2. dark-draco
3. Nataliec7
4. Lamilla
5. Leahjett
6. Billbooks
7. Icila
8. LilyKip
9. Fifna
10.alexotanil
Received today. Thanks!
I enjoyed this book. Probably wouldn't have picked it up personally so glad to have had it 'given' to me to read.
Without going into too much, it was well written and did indeed keep my interest. I wondered about the accuracy of the depiction of the time. I like that it touched on race, sexuality, greed, wealth, class etc.
But, I just didn't get the whole miniaturist thing. What was that about? Why was she there? What is the relevance? I felt like it was a side line to the actual story. Initially I thought it was going somewhere and then it didn't...
All in all, worth reading.
Without going into too much, it was well written and did indeed keep my interest. I wondered about the accuracy of the depiction of the time. I like that it touched on race, sexuality, greed, wealth, class etc.
But, I just didn't get the whole miniaturist thing. What was that about? Why was she there? What is the relevance? I felt like it was a side line to the actual story. Initially I thought it was going somewhere and then it didn't...
All in all, worth reading.
Journal Entry 12 by Nataliec7 at -- Controlled Release, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- United Kingdom on Tuesday, June 20, 2017
Released 6 yrs ago (6/20/2017 UTC) at -- Controlled Release, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- United Kingdom
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Travelling on to Lamilla.
The book is safely with me! I've heard a lot about this title, very curious now
ETA:
What can I say? I'm not a fan of historical fiction. I've been to the Netherlands not long ago, so it was interesting to see the action taking place in the familiar environment, but it didn't help me to enjoy the book. I couldn't relate to the main character at all.
Hope next reader will enjoy the book more
ETA:
What can I say? I'm not a fan of historical fiction. I've been to the Netherlands not long ago, so it was interesting to see the action taking place in the familiar environment, but it didn't help me to enjoy the book. I couldn't relate to the main character at all.
Hope next reader will enjoy the book more
Is travelling further. Enjoy!
You've found a travelling book. Hurray!
The book's journey continues by its finder's cooperation and creativity. By making a journal entry on this book, you can add to the book's story as it travels from reader to reader around the world.
Enjoy your reading!
Привет!
Спасибо, что нашли время зайти на сайт и сделать запись в журнале! Напишите, когда и где вы нашли книгу.
Перед тем, как попасть к Вам, она побывала в других уголках света. История ее путешествий записана на сайте, и теперь к ней добавился еще один пункт. Я очень рада, что она нашла нового читателя в Вашем лице.
You've found a travelling book. Hurray!
The book's journey continues by its finder's cooperation and creativity. By making a journal entry on this book, you can add to the book's story as it travels from reader to reader around the world.
Enjoy your reading!
Привет!
Спасибо, что нашли время зайти на сайт и сделать запись в журнале! Напишите, когда и где вы нашли книгу.
Перед тем, как попасть к Вам, она побывала в других уголках света. История ее путешествий записана на сайте, и теперь к ней добавился еще один пункт. Я очень рада, что она нашла нового читателя в Вашем лице.
Book has safely arrived in Australia. Better get cracking with my reading as it is building up
I really enjoyed the first 100 pages or so of this book and was looking forward to where it was going. Unfortunately it went everywhere and tried to be too many things and the role of the miniaturist at the end I found very unsatisfactory. Will be sending this off to Icila in the next few days
Thank you Billbooks.
It was a great choice for the roundabout Fifna, unfortunately I read it not very long ago as part of a bookring
http://www.bookcrossing.com/journal/13681117/
I w'll send it back to you shortly.
It was a great choice for the roundabout Fifna, unfortunately I read it not very long ago as part of a bookring
http://www.bookcrossing.com/journal/13681117/
I w'll send it back to you shortly.
Back to Fifna, thank you. Happy New Year !
Thanks Icila, for sending it back and my apologies for forgetting to journal it. And thank you to everyone for sharing your thoughts!
Journal Entry 20 by Fifna at Ipswich BC Unconvention 2018 in Ipswich, Suffolk United Kingdom on Thursday, October 4, 2018
Fifna at Ipswich BC Unconvention 2018 in Ipswich, Suffolk United Kingdom on Thursday, October 4, 2018
Released 5 yrs ago (10/5/2018 UTC) at Ipswich BC Unconvention 2018 in Ipswich, Suffolk United Kingdom
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Taking it to the Ipswich Unconvention.
Journal Entry 21 by candy-is-dandy at Great Bardfield, Essex United Kingdom on Wednesday, May 8, 2019
I picked this up at the Ipswich unconvention. I’d heard good things about this book and enjoyed it, though like others I would have liked it to have had lighter moments and for the story to be less bleak. I thought the dolls house, it’s maker and it’s inhabitants would have had a stronger part in reflecting the lives of the main characters so was a little disappointed in that respect but the book was well written and I felt the historical setting was well described.
Now that I’ve read the book I can watch the tv adaptation that I recorded some time ago.
Now that I’ve read the book I can watch the tv adaptation that I recorded some time ago.
Journal Entry 22 by candy-is-dandy at Secret Garden Tearooms ☕️ in Chelmsford, Essex United Kingdom on Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Released 5 yrs ago (5/8/2019 UTC) at Secret Garden Tearooms ☕️ in Chelmsford, Essex United Kingdom
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Taking to a bookcrossing lunchtime meet at The Secret Garden Cafe
Journal Entry 23 by 
booktwitcher
at Caffe Nero IP1 Bookcrossing Zone in Ipswich, Suffolk United Kingdom on Wednesday, May 8, 2019
booktwitcher at Caffe Nero IP1 Bookcrossing Zone in Ipswich, Suffolk United Kingdom on Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Released 5 yrs ago (5/11/2019 UTC) at Caffe Nero IP1 Bookcrossing Zone in Ipswich, Suffolk United Kingdom
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On my way to local meeting.
