The miniaturist is the 2014 debut novel of english actress and author jessie burton. Enchanting, beautiful, and exquisitely suspenseful, the miniaturist is a magnificent story of love and obsession, betrayal and retribution, appearance and truth. While jessie burtons street scenes, canals and markets bustle with noise and colour, one infers that vermeers quiet domestic interiors draw. I didnt expect burton, such a dark and serious writer, to burst into excited giggles and proclaim, i dont know. Jessie burton, the author of the miniaturist weighs in on the ending of the mini series. The miniaturist is an impressive debut burton has created a world that, like. This was my 30th birthday present from my two best friends before i sold the novel. Set in 17th century amsterdam against the backdrop of the calvinist churchs oppressive grip, the gossip of the guilds, and the overblown trading of. This book debut to critical acclaim and continues to be in the top 10 or recommended lists. An international bestseller, it was the focus of a publishers bidding war at. The following version of this book was used to create this study guide. I wouldnt bother with this one if i had it to do over. The novel became an international bestseller following a contentious bidding war in 20.
Sep 10, 2018 in the first episode of the miniaturist, a miniseries based on jessie burton s novel of the same name, 17thcentury dutch merchant johannes brandt gives his new bride petronella oortman an exact. Published in 2014, the miniaturist by jessie burton, is based in amsterdam in 1686 and follows the marriage of nella oortman and johannes brandt. Set in seventeenthcentury amstertama city ruled by glittering wealth and oppressive religionthe miniaturist is. The series was directed by guillem morales and stars anya taylorjoy, romola garai and alex hassell and first aired in two parts from 2627 december 2017 on bbc one. Set in 17thcentury amsterdam a city ruled by glittering wealth and oppressive religion a masterful debut steeped in atmosphere and shimmering with mystery, in the tradition of emma donoghue, sarah waters, and sarah dunant. Jul 03, 2014 the miniaturist by jessie burton is set in 17th century amsterdam where a trader presents his new wife nella with a miniature replica of their home. The miniaturist by jessie burton overdrive rakuten.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. And then, to have a handpainted sign saying the miniaturist, jessie burton just like the little mottoes of elusive meaning that the miniaturist sends nella in the book swinging from the house well, reader, i nearly cried. It does not otherwise attempt to be a biographical novel. In america, it aired in three parts from 927 september 2018 on pbss masterpiece. Jun 28, 2014 the miniaturist has a singular and vivid setting, and by rights it should beguile utterly. Jun 26, 2016 and if you look closely, you will see an impossibly small book on it. A young woman moves to 17th century amsterdam and hires a mysterious local miniaturist to furnish the dollhouse she received from her merchant husband as present, but the lifelike miniatures somehow start eerily foreshadowing her. A entertainment weekly the miniaturist is that rarest of things beautifully written, yet also a compelling pageturner. The time when i was reading it, dropped all my current reads for it, as its a highly engaging read. The miniaturist is one of the years most hyped novels, and its easy to see why.
In jessie burtons 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. An international bestseller, it was the focus of a publishers bidding war at the 20 london book fair. Plus, her thoughts on the major change from the book. I mean that as a huge complement to the writing of jessie burton. Set in seventeenthcentury amsterdam, the story centers on eighteenyearold nella oortmans. Jessica kathryn burton born 17 august 1982 is an english author and actress. Jessie burton s debut novel the miniaturist is a fascinating tale of love and secrets set against the backdrop of 17th century amsterdam. The miniaturist writer jessie burton on fame, negative. Set in seventeenthcentury amstertama city ruled by glittering wealth and oppressive religion the miniaturist is a masterful. Jul 30, 2014 a detail from the cover of jessie burton s the miniaturist by holly kyte.
Never ricking morty returns with a hearty, delicious. Jessie burtons the miniaturist and more the new york times. A detail from the cover of jessie burtons the miniaturist. Overview now a television miniseries, as seen on masterpiece on pbs. Aug 20, 2014 author jessie burton talks about her debut novel, the miniaturist. The miniaturist is a magnificent story of love and obsession, betrayal and retribution, appearance. In the miniaturist, jessie burton nimbly transports contemporary social issues to the 17th century where a costume drama rich in historical detail is embellished with supernatural intrigue. Adapted from jessie burtons internationally bestselling novel, the miniaturist, a ravishing threepart period thriller, premieres sunday, september 9, 2018, 98c on masterpiece on pbs. In winter 1686, provincial 18yearold petronella oortman arrives in amsterdam, the new bride of. A detail from the cover of jessie burtons the miniaturist by holly kyte. Jessie burton nimbly transports contemporary social issues to the 17th century where a costume drama rich in historical detail is embellished with supernatural.
The miniaturist has a singular and vivid setting, and by rights it should beguile utterly. Set in seventeenth century amsterdama city ruled by glitterin. Only one person seems to see the fate that awaits them. Sep 24, 2018 jessie burton, the author of the miniaturist weighs in on the ending of the mini series. Jessie burton s debut novel the miniaturist looks at the life of a newlywed living in 17th century amsterdam, where her husband creates a cabinet replica of their house. Author interview jessie burton, author of the miniaturist. So there you are as katie said over on the picador blog, the more you look, the more you see. Indiewire spoke to the miniaturist author jessie burton and star anya taylorjoy about johannes secret, what this means for petronella, and the bizarre extravagance of the dutch dollhouses. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the miniaturist. Buy the miniaturist main market by burton, jessie isbn. 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. In the first episode of the miniaturist, a miniseries based on jessie burtons novel of the same name, 17thcentury dutch merchant johannes brandt. 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. Aug 29, 2014 jessie burton s debut novel the miniaturist looks at the life of a newlywed living in 17th century amsterdam, where her husband creates a cabinet replica of their house.
I listened to this as an audiobook, and davina porters narration was pitchperfect. Now this historical novel, set in a 17thcentury amsterdam that burton evokes with great skill, is poised to win over readers. Burton conjures every scent and crackle of nellas world. 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. When eighteenyearold petronella oortman, newly married to wealthy merchant. Jessie burton this is her first novel, and it comes with a great deal of hype, having been sold in 30. And if you look closely, you will see an impossibly small book on it. Beautiful, intoxicating and filled with heartpounding suspense, jessie burtons magnificent debut novel the miniaturist is a story of love and obsession, betrayal. Dec 21, 2015 and then, to have a handpainted sign saying the miniaturist, jessie burton just like the little mottoes of elusive meaning that the miniaturist sends nella in the book swinging from the house well, reader, i nearly cried. Jessie burtons debut novel the miniaturist looks at the life of a newlywed living in 17th century amsterdam, where her husband creates a cabinet replica of their house. Jessie burton audio books, best sellers, author bio.
The miniaturist star, author discuss episode 1 twist. 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. In spite of some lovely passages and fine research, jessie. At the time i was working long hours in the advertising industry and looking for. 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.
Author jessie burton talks about her debut novel, the miniaturist. In winter 1686, provincial 18yearold petronella oortman arrives. The miniaturist went on to sell over a million copies in. Aug 24, 2014 in the miniaturist, jessie burton nimbly transports contemporary social issues to the 17th century where a costume drama rich in historical detail is embellished with supernatural intrigue. Jessie burtons debut novel the miniaturist is a fascinating tale of love and secrets set against the backdrop of 17th century amsterdam.
I bought this book earlier this year, was trying to pick it for a while now and finally gave it a read, im pleased i loved it too. Written by jessie burton, audiobook narrated by davina porter. 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. The miniaturist jessie burton, 2014 harpercollins 416 pp. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Its tiny occupants mirror their reallife counterparts and show nella what grave dangers lie in wait. The miniaturist is narrated by a thirdperson narrator who has insight only into nellas thoughts and feelings. The miniaturist is the first novel by british author, jessie burton. With anya taylorjoy, romola garai, hayley squires, alex hassell.
Fans of historical fiction will be drawn to the miniaturist, a fantastical tale from british debut novelist jessie burton that takes place in 17thcentury amsterdam. The story begins as 18yearold nella oortman arrives at the home of her wealthy merchant husband, johannes brandt. 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. Set in amsterdam in 168687, the novel was inspired by petronella oortmans dolls house on display at the rijksmuseum. The writing was solid but i ultimately found the storyan exploration of love, affluence, and greedunsatisfying, because the author left some of the most compelling parts of the. If you want to get a job as an actor, write a novel. The writing was solid but i ultimately found the storyan exploration of love, affluence, and greedunsatisfying, because the author left some of the most compelling parts of the story unexplored. English author and actress jessie burton s debut novel, the miniaturist 2014, was inspired by petronella oortmans dollhouse exhibition at the rijksmuseum.
British author jessie burtons first published book, the miniaturist, has been building buzz in publishing circles since 20, when it was one of the most soughtafter submissions at the london book fair. Jessie burton nimbly transports contemporary social issues to the 17th century where a costume drama rich in historical detail is embellished with supernatural intrigue the miniaturist is a lateharvest summer delight. The miniaturist by jessie burton is set in 17th century amsterdam where a trader presents his new wife nella with a miniature replica of their home. 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. Amsterdam in the late 1680s is a prosperous place for merchants of the voc dutch east india company. New york daily news as in donna tartts the goldfinch, the pleasure lies in giving in to wellwrought illusions, and the result is a beach read with meat on its bones perfect for the labor day transition from play to work. The miniaturist is a 2017 bbc television miniseries adaptation of the debut novel of the same name by jessie burton.