amyole Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 I was searching for a new book to read and found this novel by Jessie Burton. I was wondering if anyone has read it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraftyMtnMom Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 I haven't, but I would like to. If you read it, could you let us know how it is? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheckMouse Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 I've been hearing quite a bit about this book, so I found it on Amazon and downloaded it to a Kindle reader. Haven't read much of it yet, but it sounds interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 I read the reviews on Amazon.com and decided not to download it. Will be interested on your review, CJ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chapchap73 Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 I put my name on a waiting list from my local digital library. When it comes in I'll let you guys know how it was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
me-barbie Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Kathie, I read the reviews on GoodReads and decided the same thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyole Posted November 11, 2014 Author Share Posted November 11, 2014 It seems to have very mixed reviews. Still on the fence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyole Posted February 14, 2015 Author Share Posted February 14, 2015 I started this book this week. It is based on a real dollhouse - if you google Petronella Oortman you will find pictures of it. It is currently on display in a museum in The Netherlands. When I finish the book, I'll write a review for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shannonc60 Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 I downloaded a sample and didn't love it, but sometimes you have to persevere. Would be interested in your verdict if you do read it. Everyone is different after all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyole Posted February 24, 2015 Author Share Posted February 24, 2015 I finished reading this last week. A lukewarm recommendation. I did not really enjoy the writing style. Although the house exists, the author created a whole different story about it. If you want more details, pm me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shannonc60 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Thanks Amy. Kinda confirms my initial thoughts. I guess everyone is different aren't they? I tried to read a book which had 4.6 out of 5 on Amazon, and I got to page 16 and quit - I found it apalling, and struggled to give it 1 star. Different strokes for different folks I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 At my age there are too many books that I can enjoy and read over and over to waste time trying to struggle through turgid prose. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 I finished a book on my Kindle and an automatic rating page popped up. I tried to give the book three stars but the machine gave it five stars. I couldn't get it to cancel, nor was there a way to write a review to explain the reduced rating. This has happened two books in a row. So, I'm thinking it's necessary to read the reviews and not give a lot of weight to the star rating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shannonc60 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Did you also notice that Amazon always put the most favourable reviews first in the list? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Did you also notice that Amazon always put the most favourable reviews first in the list? Yep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
me-barbie Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 At my age there are too many books that I can enjoy and read over and over to waste time trying to struggle through turgid prose. Amen Holly! As an undergrad, I was a double major in English and History. I had to read a whole lotta "literature" I did not want to read....so now I won't read a book I don't want to, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinkerbelle Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 When I moved out of my parents house my mum gave me a copy to read. 7 months later I still haven't got round to reading it and my mum borrowed it last month. She read it and liked it. I'm not sure about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muriel Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Just finished reading it and I really enjoyed it. For me it was definitely a page turner, I wanted to find out what happens next, and little girls kept wanting me to play with them ;) I used to read a lot, but now family and other priorities usually take over. Every now and then reading becomes the priority! I must say I focus on the story rather than writing style, but in this book nothing jumped out and made me think 'that wasn't good, it could have been written better.' I don't usually read historic novels,I like more modern day stuff I can identify more easily with. The title and blurb on the back caught my attention when I was looking for something to grab at the grocery store when my reading need came, so I thought I'd give it a go, and for a change it was interesting to read how people reacted differently to things 300+ years ago (big part of the plot). I'd recommend it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sable Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 My sister, in England, is an avid reader and highly recommended this book to me. I mentioned it to my husband and he immediately ordered it for me. It arrived today. I don't know anything about it yet except the first page has a sketch of Petronella Oortman's Cabinet House which I personally saw last May in Amsterdam. I took some fabulous photos of it and will post them eventually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggiemae Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 I read enjoyed it. I got it at the public library from my kindle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sable Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 This book became my airplane book. I finally finished it between Raleigh and Ft Lauderdale, this weekend. Lugging a hardback around the country was trying but it was worth it. It is a good historical rendition of the late 1680's covering the social, economical and religious cultures of that time. My sister warned me that this was the author's first novel and to expect it to be a bit flowery. Unpredictable surprises. All in all, I enjoyed it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyole Posted September 29, 2016 Author Share Posted September 29, 2016 I believe the author has a second book out - it is either just out or about to be released. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 On 11/10/2014, 8:33:00, KathieB said: I read the reviews on Amazon.com and decided not to download it. Will be interested on your review, CJ. I'd forgotten this thread when I saw notice of the movie coming out and downloaded it to my Kindle. Just finished reading it. My initial evaluation was spot on. I wish I had not read it. Too dark and too many loose ends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L Swearengin Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 Daughter gave it to me a while back. Read it, but really had a strange twist. It's in storage along with most of my things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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