THE DUTCH HOUSE by Ann Patchett (Bel Canto) is the newest novel from this award winning author and advocate
for books and reading. Spanning much of the second half of the twentieth
century, this story centers around a dysfunctional family and is set primarily
in Philadelphia and New York City environs.
Siblings Maeve and Danny depend on each other, even as young children after
their mother leaves and their aloof father remarries. His second wife arranges
to inherit almost everything including the family home. This changes the course
of Danny’s life as he eventually studies to be a doctor and Maeve does her best
to support him. The character
development is strong and while that may contribute to a slower pace, readers will
be drawn in by a lingering sense of menace – will these two manage to overcome
circumstances and realize their dreams?
THE DUTCH HOUSE is a LibraryReads selection recommended for “fans of Anne Tyler and Anna Quindlen.” I concur
with that comment -- this title is my personal favorite from the September list.
Definitely worth considering for book
groups, THE DUTCH HOUSE received starred reviews from Booklist, Kirkus and Publishers Weekly.
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