This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of the miniaturist by jessie burton. Discussion questions the questions below were kindly submitted to litlovers by joanna brown and wendy mazenauer, who developed them for their book club discussion. Anya taylorjoy stars in the miniaturist, an adaptation of jessie burtons bestselling novel about a young woman married off to an illustrious merchant trader in morally conflicted 1600s amsterdam. Winner of the specsavers national book award and waterstones book of the year. Reviews arent meant to be like your book report from grade school. Click download or read online button to get the miniaturist book now.
Jun 28, 2014 the miniaturist has a singular and vivid setting, and by rights it should beguile utterly. The miniaturist jessie burton, 2014 harpercollins 416 pp. Recommended to book clubs by 3 of 5 members set in seventeenth century amsterdama city ruled by glittering wealth and oppressive religiona masterful debut steeped in atmosphere and shimmering with mystery, in the tradition of emma donoghue, sarah waters, and sarah dunant. The page turners book club meets at the library on the 2nd monday of each month from 1 p. 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 2017 the miniaturist 2017 the miniaturist 2017 the image could not be loaded. Find books like the miniaturist from the worlds largest community of readers. Buy the book what a haunting, atmospheric and richly layered story jessie burton has woven in this wonderful novel.
Henpickeds book club choice for august is the miniaturist by jessie burton. In retrospect, we realise the identity of the very first character we meet in the church. However, the miniaturist was an atmospheric, compulsively readable book and i would gladly recommend it to readers. I wish we got to know more about the miniaturist as she was essentially the driving force of the plot and yet there were. But nellas world changes when johannes presents her with an extraordinary wedding gift. A miniaturist of sorts herself, burton is drawn to the details.
Every sentence is a gorgeous, finely turned thing, and domestic snapshots come straight from vermeer or dutch still lifes. To furnish her gift, nella engages the services of a. The new household, consisting of brandts sister marin, maid. Book club questions for the miniaturist by jessie burton whsmith. It didnt blow me away, but i think that if historical literary fiction is your bag, then this would be a. Set in seventeenth century amsterdama city ruled by glittering wealth and oppressive religiona masterful debut steeped in atmosphere and shimmering with mystery, in the tradition of. Laura as this book takes a feminist approach, i think the main role of the miniaturist is to show how nella, a young woman living in a patriarchal societymore as this book takes a feminist approach, i think the main role of the miniaturist is to show how nella, a young woman living in a patriarchal society thus, living a life of oppression despite johannes words develops as a. Apr 27, 2015 last week i met up with the cambridge book club for the first time. Jan 10, 2019 jessie burton discusses the miniaturist, her debut novel which was the subject of a bidding war between 11 publishers at the 20 london book fair.
Jan, 2015 a chance to listen to the exclusive book club podcast discussion between richard and judy and jessie burton, the author of spring 2015 book club title the miniaturist. Jessie burtons the miniaturist and more the new york times. 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. I wouldnt bother with this one if i had it to do over. We will be reading the miniaturist by jessie burton.
In jessie burtons atmospheric debut, the miniaturist, the powers of love and obsession, sins and secrets, loyalty and forgiveness bind together a cast of sympathetic characters who all have a part to play in a collectively chilling conclusion. Bookclub, jessie burton the miniaturist bbc radio 4. Johannes is always locked in his study or at his warehouse office, leaving nella alone with his sister. Jul 03, 2014 enchanting, beautiful, and exquisitely suspenseful, the miniaturist is a magnificent story of love and obsession, betrayal and retribution, appearance and truth. Nella arrives in amsterdam to begin a new life as the wife of illustrious merchant trader johannes brandt. The phenomenal number one bestseller and a major bbc tv series.
The miniaturist by reading guidebook club discussion. Like i said, it isnt something i usually would have picked, but i guess thats the point of being in a book club. Watson, author of before i go to sleep a fabulously gripping read that will appeal to fans of girl with a pearl earring and the goldfinch, but burton is a genuinely new. The book explores how the events which take place in our lives can shape how we act and subsequently grow us up. The cast of the miniaturist share their experiences filming the show duration. Jessie burtons success is evidence of the importance of. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Built around a true historical artifact petronella oortmans cabinet house the novel explores duplicity and truth in a city obsessed with luxurious wealth but ruled by leaders preaching austerity. Probably because ive only finished this book a few days ago. Published august 26th 2014 by ecco press first published july 3rd 2014 more details.
I listened to this as an audiobook, and davina porters narration was pitchperfect. Enchanting, beautiful, and exquisitely suspenseful, the miniaturist is a magnificent story of love and obsession, betrayal and retribution, appearance and truth. Last week i met up with the cambridge book club for the first time. The miniaturist now a television miniseries, as seen on masterpiece on pbsset in seventeenth century amsterdama city ruled by glittering wealth and oppressive religiona masterful debut steeped in atmosphere and shimmering with mystery, in the tradition of emma donoghue, sarah waters, and sarah dunant. Its haunting, magical, and full of surprises, the kind of book that reminds you why you fell in love with reading s. Cambridge book club the miniaturist jade the obscure. The miniaturist 2017 the miniaturist 2017 the image could not be loaded. This way anyone who couldnt be there, can still join in with the fun. Richard and judy book club questions for the miniaturist by jessie burton. The miniaturist differences between the book and the tv. The miniaturist is narrated by a thirdperson narrator who has insight only into nellas thoughts and feelings. Reading guide for the miniaturist by jessie burton discussion guide for book clubs.
Reading guide for the miniaturist by jessie burton bookbrowse. Heres why theres a major difference between the miniaturist book and tv adaptation meet the cast of the miniaturist and now here it is, in prime position in the bbcs festive tv schedule. Jul 30, 2014 a miniaturist of sorts herself, burton is drawn to the details. Page turners book club mukwonago community library. The miniaturist by jessie burton november 12, 2015. Now a television miniseries, as seen on masterpiece on pbs. The miniaturist is that rarest of things beautifully written, yet also a compelling pageturner. As announced back in january, our first book is the miniaturist, the bestselling debut novel by jessie burton and winner of all sorts of awards including the waterstones book of the year 2014.
Book club questions for the miniaturist by jessie burton december 17, 2014 books december 2014 historic fiction jessie burton richard and judy what a haunting, atmospheric and richly layered story jessie burton has woven in this wonderful novel. The miniaturist was a book club pick and probably not something i would have picked up ordinarily. Rad book clubs latest meeting was about the miniaturist, an engaging exploration of history, drama and suspense. Click download or read online button to get free download pdf the miniaturist for free book now. The book up for discussion this month was jessie burtons the miniaturist. Cheltenham miniaturist club was founded in 1996 on the first thursday of each month we meet at springbank community resource centre, where we enjoy a variety of events which includes workshops, demonstrations, small projects, visits from established miniaturists and many social events connected with miniatures and crafts in general. Join the leading website for book clubs with over 35,000 clubs and 20,000 reading guides. The miniaturist download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. The miniaturist series finale ending explained is the. Im very conflicted about what to think about this book. Jessie burtons magnificent debut novel the miniaturist is a story of love and obsession, betrayal and.
Sep 28, 2016 check out the full book description for the miniaturist. So, here we go, the first ever rock my style book club meeting. Jan 27, 2018 book in a jar book club open for eeeeveryone good reads group. Check out the full book description for the miniaturist. Beautiful, intoxicating and filled with heartpounding suspense, the miniaturist is a magnificent story of love and obsession, betrayal and retribution, appearance and truth. Jun 02, 2015 nella arrives in amsterdam to begin a new life as the wife of illustrious merchant trader johannes brandt. On an autumn day in 1686, eighteenyearold nella oortman knocks at the door of a grand house in the. Goodreads members who liked the miniaturist also liked. Jessie burton discusses the miniaturist with james naughtie and a group of readers. The writing was solid but i ultimately found the storyan exploration of love, affluence, and greedunsatisfying, because the author left some of the most compelling parts of the story unexplored. Jessie burtons novel the miniaturist published last july has been incredibly well received, being named waterstones book of 2014 and a sunday times number one bestseller. English author and actress jessie burtons debut novel, the miniaturist 2014, was. The miniaturist will thrill students of other novels that take place during this period in amsterdam, like girl with a pearl earring. The following version of this book was used to create this study guide.
Its a story of love and obsession, betrayal and retribution. Set in seventeenth century amsterdama city ruled by glittering wealth and oppressive religiona masterful debut steeped in atmosphere and shimmering with mystery, in the tradition of emma donoghue, sarah waters, and sarah dunant. Jessie burtons the miniaturist and more the new york. Jessie burton discusses the miniaturist, her debut novel which was the subject of a bidding war between 11 publishers at the 20 london book fair. Apr 22, 2020 on a brisk autumn day in 1686, eighteenyearold nella oortman arrives in amsterdam to begin a new life as the wife of illustrious merchant trader johannes brandt. On a brisk autumn day in 1686, eighteenyearold nella oortman arrives in amsterdam to begin a new life as the wife of illustrious merchant trader johannes brandt.
While she never says anything, arguably she is the most important character in the book. Bbc radio 4 bookclub, jessie burton the miniaturist. Book club questions for the miniaturist by jessie burton. Jessie burton this is her first novel, and it comes with a great deal of hype, having been sold in 30. The miniaturist acts as a guide, setting up the story and then sitting back and watching as the other named women unfold it. 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. Sep 24, 2018 the main character of the title, the miniaturist, doesnt appear a huge amount in the book and we felt that that was a slight oversight, executive producer, kate sinclair, told radio times of. This blog is about music, travel, life in london but mostly its for people who share my passion for books.
Supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides that feature detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, quotes, and essay topics. The miniaturist is the 2014 debut novel of english actress and author jessie burton. On an autumn day in 1686, eighteenyearold nella oortman knocks at the door of a grand house in the wealthiest quarter of amsterdam. To furnish it, she engages the services of a miniaturist, an artist whose tiny creations mirror. Jessie burtons debut novel the miniaturist is a fascinating tale of love and secrets set against the backdrop of 17th century amsterdam. A wedding gift, a cabinetsized replica of their home is presented to nella by her husband. The miniaturist follows young petronella oortman as she arrives and becomes part of her new home in amsterdam, after being wed to an older voc merchant named johannes brandt. Author discusses johannes ultimate fate and hope for a sequel star anya taylorjoy also weighs in on nellas unexpected relationship with the brandt siblings. Enchanting, beautiful, and exquisitely suspenseful, the miniaturist is a magnificent story of love and obsession. Get free weekly updates on top club picks, book giveaways. For additional information, please call cathryn at 262 3636411. The main character of the title, the miniaturist, doesnt appear a huge amount in the book and we felt that that was a slight oversight the shows executive producer, kate sinclair.
Long on plot and short on emotion, it easily could become a smash hit movie, and provocative secrets will make it a book club. Book in a jar book club open for eeeeveryone good reads group. The miniaturist star and author weigh in on marins secret and her clandestine life in the shadows similarly, a begrudging trust and respect also sprang up between nella and her. An international bestseller, it was the focus of a publishers bidding war at the 20 london book fair. Set in seventeenth century amsterdam, the miniaturist is a magnificent story of love and obsession, betrayal and retribution, appearance and truth. Book club the miniaturist by jessie burton faye lucinda. Its a story of love and obsession, betrayal and retribution, appearance and truth. Set in 17thcentury amsterdam a city ruled by glittering wealth and oppressive religion a masterful debut steeped in atmosphere and shimmering with mystery, in the tradition of emma donoghue, sarah waters, and sarah dunant.
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