The story starts at the end, in a graveyard, then continues in the third person from the beginning of the marriage of nella oortman to johannes brandt. English author and actress jessie burton s debut novel, the miniaturist 2014, was inspired by petronella oortmans dollhouse exhibition at the rijksmuseum. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. 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. The miniaturist went on to sell over a million copies.
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. Its a long audition process heres why theres a major difference between the miniaturist book and tv adaptation. Heres why theres a major difference between the miniaturist book and tv adaptation fans of jessie burtons novel will notice at least one big difference in the bbc drama share on facebook. The miniaturist differences between the book and the tv.
Jessie burtons the miniaturist and more the new york. The miniaturist has a singular and vivid setting, and by rights it should beguile utterly. In april 20 her first novel, the miniaturist, was sold at an 11publisher auction at the london book fair, and went on to sell in 29 other countries around the world. See more ideas about paper doll house, 17th century fashion and jessie. The miniaturist is one of the years most hyped novels, and its easy to see why. But for those of you who have avoided looking at the bestseller lists. She studied at oxford university and the central school of speech and drama, and still works as an actress in london. 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. If you want to get a job as an actor, write a novel.
It was published by picador in the uk and holland in jessie burton studied at oxford university and the central school of speech and drama, where she appeared in productions of the house of bernarda alba, othello, play and macbeth. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Jun 02, 2015 the miniaturist by jessie burton on a brisk autumn day in 1686, 18yearold nella oortman arrives in amsterdam to begin a new life as the wife of illustrious merchant trader johannes brandt. Reading guide for the miniaturist by jessie burton discussion guide for book clubs. Get free weekly updates on top club picks, book giveaways, author events and more. 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.
An international bestseller, it was the focus of a publishers bidding war at the 20 london book fair. On an autumn day in 1686, eighteenyearold nella oortman knocks at the door of a grand house in the wealthiest. 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. Henpickeds book club choice for august is the miniaturist by jessie burton. Jessie burton studied at oxford university and the central school of speech and drama, where she appeared in productions of the house of bernarda alba, othello, play and macbeth. 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 miniaturist jessie burton, 2014 harpercollins 416 pp. Jessie burton is the author of three novels, the miniaturist 2014, and the muse 2016, published in 38 languages, and the confession which publishes september 2019. It didnt blow me away, but i think that if historical literary fiction is your bag, then this would be a. The miniaturist by jessie burton is read beautifully by jessie herself. 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. The novel became an international bestseller following a contentious bidding war in. The two part adaptation of the miniaturist, starring romola garai and anya taylorjoy, airs on bbc one at 9pm on 26th and 27th december 2017.
It does not otherwise attempt to be a biographical novel. English author and actress jessie burtons debut novel, the. 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. Jul 30, 2014 the miniaturist is waterstones book of the year. While jessie burtons street scenes, canals and markets bustle with noise and colour, one infers that vermeers quiet domestic interiors. For me, because of the background, the scenesetting, the religious undertones, the characterbuilding and the starkness of society, the miniaturist struck echoes of burial rites by hannah kent.
I went hunting for something that fit the season and stumbled upon the miniaturist by jessie burton. I hesitated briefly since we just finished another historical fiction book, but this one definitely appears to have a more magical element to it. Jun 28, 2014 the miniaturist has a singular and vivid setting, and by rights it should beguile utterly. Jessie burton is the author of the sunday times number one and new york times bestsellers the miniaturist and the muse, and the childrens book the restless girls. A site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy. Dec 17, 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. Winner of the specsavers national book award and waterstones book of the year.
Bookpage the miniaturist is an impressive debut burton has created a world that, like the cabinet house, draws us in until. Besides this, he is our goto for everything about comics. In its year of publication the miniaturist sold over a million copies, and in 2017 it was adapted into a major tv series for bbc one. Her novels have been translated into thirtyeight languages, and she is a. In its year of publication the miniaturist sold over a million copies, and in 2017 it was adapted into. Content includes books from bestselling, midlist and debut authors. This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of the miniaturist by jessie burton. For this month weve chosen the miniaturist by jessie burton. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the miniaturist. Cambridge book club the miniaturist jade the obscure. Its haunting, magical, and full of surprises, the kind of book that reminds you why you fell in love with reading s. Apr 27, 2015 last week i met up with the cambridge book club for the first time. English author and actress jessie burtons debut novel, the miniaturist 2014, was.
The phenomenal number one bestseller and winner of the specsavers national book award and waterstones book of the year. The book up for discussion this month was jessie burton s the miniaturist, which, if you live anywhere other than under a stone, you will no doubt be familiar with. 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. The miniaturist by jessie burton on a brisk autumn day in 1686, 18yearold nella oortman arrives in amsterdam to begin a new life as the wife of illustrious merchant trader johannes brandt. Buy the book what a haunting, atmospheric and richly layered story jessie burton has woven in this wonderful novel. The miniaturist, the millioncopy bestselling debut novel by jessie burton is available in paperback and as a tvtie in edition now. 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. Buy the miniaturist main market by burton, jessie isbn. The miniaturist excels in depicting amsterdam and its wealthy upper class, and lovers of art and of amsterdam will be drawn to burtons imaginative story, which flows as effortlessly as water down a canal.
The miniaturist is that rarest of things beautifully written, yet also a compelling pageturner. A entertainment weekly the miniaturist is that rarest of things beautifully written, yet also a compelling pageturner. Author bio birth1982 wherelondon, england, uk educationoxford university currentlylives in london, england jessie burton was born in london in 1982. Its a story of love and obsession, betrayal and retribution, appearance and truth. Bbc radio 4 bookclub, jessie burton 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. Sep 28, 2016 i went hunting for something that fit the season and stumbled upon the miniaturist by jessie burton. Enchanting, beautiful, and exquisitely suspenseful, the miniaturist is a magnificent story of love and obsession, betrayal and retribution, appearance and truth. 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. Jessie burton is the author of three novels, the miniaturist 2014, and the muse 2016, published in 38 languages, and the confession which published september 2019 and became an immediate sunday times bestseller.
Jessie burton s debut novel the miniaturist is a fascinating tale of love and secrets set against the backdrop of 17th century amsterdam. Jessie burtons the miniaturist and more the new york times. In jessie burton s 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. Digital rights management drm the publisher has supplied this book in encrypted form, which means that you need to install free software in order to unlock and read it. Written by jessie burton, audiobook narrated by davina porter. Jessie burtons debut novel the miniaturist is a fascinating tale of love and secrets set against the backdrop of 17th century amsterdam. Burton conjures every scent and crackle of nellas world. Like i said, it isnt something i usually would have picked, but i guess thats the point of being in a book club. Its haunting, magical, and full of surprises, the kind of book that reminds you why you fell in love with reading. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. The miniaturist was a book club pick and probably not something i would have picked up ordinarily.
Last week i met up with the cambridge book club for the first time. 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. Buy the miniaturist by jessie burton from the telegraph bookshop. I mean that as a huge complement to the writing of jessie burton.
But her new home, while splendorous, is not welcoming. Check out the full book description for the miniaturist. 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. Jessie burton this is her first novel, and it comes with a. The miniaturist is the 2014 debut novel of english actress and author jessie burton. Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase. Jul 03, 2014 jessie burton studied at oxford university and the central school of speech and drama, where she appeared in productions of the house of bernarda alba, othello, play and macbeth. 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 by jessie burton november 12, 2015.
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