The Miniaturist: A Novel Audiobook

Quotes

• “The Miniaturist is that rarest of things—beautifully written, yet also a compelling page-turner. It’s haunting, magical, and full of surprises, the kind of book that reminds you why you fell in love with reading.”

  — S. J. Watson, New York Times bestselling author of Before I Go to Sleep

• “[A] haunting debut.”

  — Good Housekeeping

• “The Miniaturist is one of the year’s most hyped novels, and it’s easy to see why. Burton conjures every scent and crackle of Nella’s world. A-.”

  — Entertainment Weekly

• “Mines seventeenth-century Amsterdam for a slowly closing vise of historical suspense.”

  — New York magazine

• “A fabulously gripping read that will appeal to fans of Girl with a Pearl Earring and The Goldfinch, but Burton is a genuinely new voice with her visceral take on sex, race, and class.”

  — Observer (London)

• “A fabulously gripping read that will appeal to fans of Girl With a Pearl Earring and The Goldfinch, but Burton is a genuinely new voice with her visceral take on sex, race, and class.”

  — Guardian (London)

• “A talented new writer of historical fiction evokes seventeenth-century Amsterdam, the opulent but dangerous Dutch capital, where an innocent young wife must navigate the intrigues of her new household…With its oblique storytelling, crescendo of female empowerment, and wrenching ending, this novel establishes Burton as a fresh and impressive voice.”

  — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

• “Barton‘s writing is expressive and descriptive. While her prose is rich, it does not overwhelm the story, which takes a number of sharp turns as the truths about the Brandt family are revealed. This historical novel with its strong female characters will appeal to those who enjoy the haunting undercurrents of Carlos Ruiz Zafón’s The Shadow of the Wind.”

  — Library Journal

• “Late seventeenth-century Amsterdam is the sumptuous backdrop for this debut novel…As in all good historical novels, the setting is a major character; in this case the city of Amsterdam, with its waterways and warehouses, confectioners’ shops, and kitchens, teems with period detail. Myriad plot twists involve Brandt’s commercial activities, especially the stores of precious sugar cones from Surinam, and the tragic, fatal consequences of illicit love affairs.”

  — Publishers Weekly

• “It’s a pleasure to discover an author who wields language in striking ways, and Burton’s setting and story line are equally singular. In her enticing debut, set in 1680s Amsterdam, she counterbalances her mischievous premise with stark commentary on greed, hypocrisy, and prejudice…A standout portrayal of the wide range of women’s ingenuity.”

  — Booklist