The Dutch House by Ann Patchett

The Dutch House

Ann Patchett

480 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction historical literary emotional reflective sad medium-paced
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Ann Patchett, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Commonwealth, delivers her most powerful novel to date: a richly moving story that explores the indelible bond between two siblings, the house of their childhood, and a past that will not l...

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Community Reviews

4.07
based on 51,367 reviews

Moods

reflective: 81%

emotional: 80%

sad: 47%

hopeful: 16%

funny: 10%

challenging: 8%

dark: 8%

inspiring: 7%

mysterious: 7%

tense: 7%

relaxing: 6%

lighthearted: 3%

adventurous: 1%

Pace

5% of readers chose fast
59% of readers chose medium
35% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

3% of readers chose Plot
18% of readers chose A mix
78% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

75% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

55% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose Complicated
10% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

11% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
80% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

71% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
11% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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