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This was worth it just for Tom Hanks narrating the audiobook.
I've had more than one discussion over the last few months about Anne Patchett, and how she is hit or miss for a lot of people. Generally, you either love her or you hate her. I think I'm one of the rare people who fall middle of the road with her. I loved Bel Canto when I read it, but just haven't really found much reason to go back to her over the years.
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I've had more than one discussion over the last few months about Anne Patchett, and how she is hit or miss for a lot of people. Generally, you either love her or you hate her. I think I'm one of the rare people who fall middle of the road with her. I loved Bel Canto when I read it, but just haven't really found much reason to go back to her over the years.
The Dutch House seems like a book that most people love, and for good reason -- ...more
I loved every little thing about this book. It's a believable family saga that I think anyone and everyone can relate to--whether you have experienced family drama on a personal level, or you know people that have, this will speak to you. Highly recommend. Ann Patchett is a master storyteller. The audio version is made doubly entertaining as it's read by Tom Hanks.
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Tom Hanks was a fabulous narrator and the story was worth the listen. Would make a very interesting book discussion!!!
I decided to reread this book after listening to These Precious Days by Ann Patchett and hearing her describe how she came to know Tom Hanks, get him to narrate the audiobook for The Dutch House, and also become friends with his assistant. When I read it two years ago I remember feeling annoyed with Danny. Listening to it this time was an entirely different experience. Perhaps some of that had to do with the enjoyment of listening to Tom Hanks but also I found myself understanding Danny more. I
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Poignant and absorbing tale of a family whose lives are entwined with that of their stately home.
Apr 30, 2024
Joanie
marked it as to-read
Oct 20, 2019
Mommooshka
marked it as to-read
3.5 stars
Jul 27, 2020
Jennifer
marked it as to-read
