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Book Review of The Dutch House

The Dutch House
The Dutch House
Author: Ann Patchett
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Hardcover
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I've read Bel Canto (twice) by the same author, and I loved it. I really thought that I was going to love this one. I really liked it though. It is literary fiction, which is not my preferred genre, so maybe that was the problem. I thought the two main characters (especially the sister) were whiny and manipulative. They just couldn't let their past go. Most of us don't have that luxury. I liked the storyline, though.

I recommend it to those who love literary fiction and stories about dysfunctional families. Really, what family isn't dysfunctional?