![]() ![]() The novel is a Cinderella story of sorts, starting with these siblings growing up shrouded in wealth and privilege, and then being thrown out into the world by their evil stepmother. The house, and the imposing Dutch oil portraits of its original inhabitants serve as a symbol for wealth, life and lineage and convey central themes throughout the novel. This book is titled after the imposing and grand home the siblings grow up in. I read Commonwealth a couple of summers ago and was instantly struck by the concise and simple form of Patchett’s writing and how potent her characters are. This book follows two siblings, Maeve and Danny, and their codependency through decades of tumultuous childhood into adulthood. Many of her works follow the relationships between members of broken families, and The Dutch House, originally published in 2019 and nominated for the Pulitzer in 2021, certainly fits that theme. The Dutch House, by Ann Patchett, is the latest addition to her ever-growing collection of award-nominated novels. Casey Creutz, Co-Editorial Director, Junior ![]()
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