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That was a wonderful book. It reminded me a little of Bridgerton in some parts.
Jessie Burton’s “A House of Fortune” is a masterfully crafted sequel to her celebrated novel “The Miniaturist.” (Which btw I didn’t read, because I didn’t know at the beginning of the book that it was a sequel🤦♀️) Set in 18th-century Amsterdam, this story of the Brandt family, capturing the reader with its lush prose and intricate plotting. The novel revolves around Thea Brandt, the vibrant and strong-willed niece of Nella Brandt, who was apparently the protagonist from the first book. Thea, now eighteen, is eager to carve out her destiny in a world defined by rigid social structures and hidden secrets. The family’s once-thriving fortunes have dwindled, and their grand home now mirrors their precarious state. Nella, ever pragmatic, seeks a marriage that will restore their standing, while Thea dreams of true love and passion. The characters are richly developed, each carrying the weight of their past while navigating the complexities of their present. Nella is a figure of strength and resilience, her past experiences shaping her into a guardian of the family’s legacy. Thea, on the other hand, embodies youthful defiance and hope, her story a poignant exploration of identity and freedom. “A House of Fortune” is a beautifully wrought tale of family, ambition, and the eternal quest for happiness. I really loved reading it from start to finish! __________________Spoiler___________________ I really loved how Nella was evolving throughout the book in terms of caring and protecting Thea. At the beginning she seemed cold and distant and as if she only cared about their standing. But throughout the story it appeared that she really just wanted the best for Thea and tried to protect her from everything bad in the world but didn’t really understood herself what she needed to do. Thea again is the typical teenage romance character that seeks true love and thinks she knows everything better than anybody else. But as the story progressed she also developed and became more mature through several experiences, such as the betrayal by Walter and his wife or the marriage that she then refused. All over I really loved how these two women evolved throughout the book and how the two found each other again despite their respective problems and hordes.
Jul 18, 2024
That was a wonderful book. It reminded me a little of Bridgerton in some parts.
Jessie Burton’s “A House of Fortune” is a masterfully crafted sequel to her celebrated novel “The Miniaturist.” (Which btw I didn’t read, because I didn’t know at the beginning of the book that it was a sequel🤦♀️) Set in 18th-century Amsterdam, this story of the Brandt family, capturing the reader with its lush prose and intricate plotting. The novel revolves around Thea Brandt, the vibrant and strong-willed niece of Nella Brandt, who was apparently the protagonist from the first book. Thea, now eighteen, is eager to carve out her destiny in a world defined by rigid social structures and hidden secrets. The family’s once-thriving fortunes have dwindled, and their grand home now mirrors their precarious state. Nella, ever pragmatic, seeks a marriage that will restore their standing, while Thea dreams of true love and passion. The characters are richly developed, each carrying the weight of their past while navigating the complexities of their present. Nella is a figure of strength and resilience, her past experiences shaping her into a guardian of the family’s legacy. Thea, on the other hand, embodies youthful defiance and hope, her story a poignant exploration of identity and freedom. “A House of Fortune” is a beautifully wrought tale of family, ambition, and the eternal quest for happiness. I really loved reading it from start to finish! __________________Spoiler___________________ I really loved how Nella was evolving throughout the book in terms of caring and protecting Thea. At the beginning she seemed cold and distant and as if she only cared about their standing. But throughout the story it appeared that she really just wanted the best for Thea and tried to protect her from everything bad in the world but didn’t really understood herself what she needed to do. Thea again is the typical teenage romance character that seeks true love and thinks she knows everything better than anybody else. But as the story progressed she also developed and became more mature through several experiences, such as the betrayal by Walter and his wife or the marriage that she then refused. All over I really loved how these two women evolved throughout the book and how the two found each other again despite their respective problems and hordes.
Jul 18, 2024
