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A delightful read. Double praise for both the Author and narrator. (Yes I listened to it via Audible as opposed to reading it)
The book can be enjoyed by anyone aged 8-99! I was captivated by the story from the get go. A story of courage, hope and determination.
The book can be enjoyed by anyone aged 8-99! I was captivated by the story from the get go. A story of courage, hope and determination.
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An absolutely beautiful book!
Such a cute read. A quick easy read at that too.
Acevedo has skillfully penned an delightful story of teen mum Emoni and her desire to be a Chef.
Life throws Emoni curve balls. She skillfully and bravely faces the heat. Her passion and and dreams are there to be fulfilled yet the question that was on my lips is will she make it?
It took me a while to fully believe Emoni's strength of character. She seemed far too wise or sensible to be a teen mum but as the story unfolds it becomes apparent that she clearly strong and determined and more so disaplined and focused on doing the right thing by her 'Babygirl'. She was evidently a selfless teen which was what I struggled with. Aren't all teenagers selfish?! Nevertheless I empathised with her and was willing her to make it.
Emoni's relationship with food and the kitchen, having her ability to have a creative outlet was a delight to read. Personally reminded me of my teenage daughter who is seeking a career inside a kitchen. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to escape into a warm and nourishing read.
Such a cute read. A quick easy read at that too.
Acevedo has skillfully penned an delightful story of teen mum Emoni and her desire to be a Chef.
Life throws Emoni curve balls. She skillfully and bravely faces the heat. Her passion and and dreams are there to be fulfilled yet the question that was on my lips is will she make it?
It took me a while to fully believe Emoni's strength of character. She seemed far too wise or sensible to be a teen mum but as the story unfolds it becomes apparent that she clearly strong and determined and more so disaplined and focused on doing the right thing by her 'Babygirl'. She was evidently a selfless teen which was what I struggled with. Aren't all teenagers selfish?! Nevertheless I empathised with her and was willing her to make it.
Emoni's relationship with food and the kitchen, having her ability to have a creative outlet was a delight to read. Personally reminded me of my teenage daughter who is seeking a career inside a kitchen. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to escape into a warm and nourishing read.
‘A classic book, worthy of your time’.
Oh Theo.
Oh dear Boris.
You two!
And the Painting.
This book!
Hear me loud and clear, it was an investment to read. All 867 pages of the paperback copy. And well worth the investment of time I might add. The book requires a lot from you, time, emotion, patience. Trust me it's worth it.
I had heard very mixed reviews about this book, I can honestly say I firmly sit in the ' I adored it' camp that's for sure.
It was chatting with my girlfriend telling her the synopsis (and possibly a bit too much detail) as I recounting the Theo and Boris chronicle that it dawned on me just how much they had gone through. Just how wonderful a writer Donna Tartt is and just how much I was adoring the novel. And at that point I had not even finished the book. And that is why I fell for this book.
I thoroughly enjoyed the rhythm of the relationships Theo formed along the way. The abandoned lost souls yet kindred spirits that was Theo and Boris. A friendship and bond cleverly woven together with the headiness of their escapism from life. Their survival. Their opportunistic, dependent friendship.
A few of you have asked me is it worth reading. 100% it is. A classic in my opinion.
I was intrigued to see how the movie compares to the book as I know it was a flop on the big screen but I was prepared to give it a go expecting disappointment. I have to say the movie was not too bad. Very slow and I did not appreciate how much the story jumped around. If you had gone to watch the movie having not read the book you were going to be confused as hell and most likely give up. That said, I cannot help but think it would have made a much better TV series. A badass Breaking Bad style series. One of epic proportions.
Oh Theo.
Oh dear Boris.
You two!
And the Painting.
This book!
Hear me loud and clear, it was an investment to read. All 867 pages of the paperback copy. And well worth the investment of time I might add. The book requires a lot from you, time, emotion, patience. Trust me it's worth it.
I had heard very mixed reviews about this book, I can honestly say I firmly sit in the ' I adored it' camp that's for sure.
It was chatting with my girlfriend telling her the synopsis (and possibly a bit too much detail) as I recounting the Theo and Boris chronicle that it dawned on me just how much they had gone through. Just how wonderful a writer Donna Tartt is and just how much I was adoring the novel. And at that point I had not even finished the book. And that is why I fell for this book.
I thoroughly enjoyed the rhythm of the relationships Theo formed along the way. The abandoned lost souls yet kindred spirits that was Theo and Boris. A friendship and bond cleverly woven together with the headiness of their escapism from life. Their survival. Their opportunistic, dependent friendship.
A few of you have asked me is it worth reading. 100% it is. A classic in my opinion.
I was intrigued to see how the movie compares to the book as I know it was a flop on the big screen but I was prepared to give it a go expecting disappointment. I have to say the movie was not too bad. Very slow and I did not appreciate how much the story jumped around. If you had gone to watch the movie having not read the book you were going to be confused as hell and most likely give up. That said, I cannot help but think it would have made a much better TV series. A badass Breaking Bad style series. One of epic proportions.
‘An utterly delightful and enthralling read’.
The story journeys through the life of the Conway family telling the tale of an undeniably strong family bond between siblings Danny and Mauve Conway and the impact of multiple major life events they endure in and around their childhood home ‘The Dutch House’.
When thinking about our book club meet up I knew there would be so many facets to explore! This novel delves into so many themes:
Family Bonds
Abandonment
Poverty & Riches
Love & Rejection
Heartache & Grief
Restoration & Bitterness
Justice & Revenge
You are probably thinking how can one novel cover so much? The story is told over the course of five decades through the eyes of Danny. I chose to listen to the audible version of this book which was wonderfully narrated by Tom Hanks. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to him as he brought a sense of familiarity and warmth to the storytelling.
Other book reviews of The Dutch House have likened the story to a fairytale. Interesting I thought. On reflection I would have to agree, it certainly has all the elements to make a good fairytale; a stepmother with her wicked temperament, set around an extraordinary 1920’s mansion, two abandoned and orphaned siblings, however The Dutch House is so much more than a formulaic fairytale. Dive into the world of the Conway family and the house and see for yourself. Whether you are observing the house from inside or outside in much the same way sister and brother Mauve and Danny did time and time again there is an enthralling, thrilling tale to read, one you must not miss out on.
So much of the lives of the characters changed over the time period, yet only one thing remained the same was The Dutch House itself: unaltered, silent.
This is the first Ann Patchett novel I have read and I am going to delve into some more as I really enjoyed her writing style and character development. I have heard only great things about Bel Canto her fourth novel...opps, another one hits the #tbr pile. #bookwormproblems
The story journeys through the life of the Conway family telling the tale of an undeniably strong family bond between siblings Danny and Mauve Conway and the impact of multiple major life events they endure in and around their childhood home ‘The Dutch House’.
When thinking about our book club meet up I knew there would be so many facets to explore! This novel delves into so many themes:
Family Bonds
Abandonment
Poverty & Riches
Love & Rejection
Heartache & Grief
Restoration & Bitterness
Justice & Revenge
You are probably thinking how can one novel cover so much? The story is told over the course of five decades through the eyes of Danny. I chose to listen to the audible version of this book which was wonderfully narrated by Tom Hanks. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to him as he brought a sense of familiarity and warmth to the storytelling.
Other book reviews of The Dutch House have likened the story to a fairytale. Interesting I thought. On reflection I would have to agree, it certainly has all the elements to make a good fairytale; a stepmother with her wicked temperament, set around an extraordinary 1920’s mansion, two abandoned and orphaned siblings, however The Dutch House is so much more than a formulaic fairytale. Dive into the world of the Conway family and the house and see for yourself. Whether you are observing the house from inside or outside in much the same way sister and brother Mauve and Danny did time and time again there is an enthralling, thrilling tale to read, one you must not miss out on.
So much of the lives of the characters changed over the time period, yet only one thing remained the same was The Dutch House itself: unaltered, silent.
This is the first Ann Patchett novel I have read and I am going to delve into some more as I really enjoyed her writing style and character development. I have heard only great things about Bel Canto her fourth novel...opps, another one hits the #tbr pile. #bookwormproblems
