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The Dutch House

by Ann Patchett
352 pages 2019 Literary Fiction, Family Drama 🌶️ Clean Standalone
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The Vibe

Danny and Maeve are siblings obsessed with their childhood home — the Dutch House — from which their stepmother expelled them. For decades they park outside it, remembering. A fairy tale in reverse about the house that made them and the grudge that defined them.

Mood Meter

Romance
2/10
Fantasy / Magic
0/10
Pacing
4/10
Darkness
3/10
Humor
3/10
Angst
6/10

Mood Tags

NostalgicWarmBittersweetFamily-Centered

Trope Tags

Sibling BondLost HomeStepmotherDecades-Spanning

Spice Check

🌶️ Clean

Clean — family drama is the focus.

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Is This Book for You?

Skip if you dislike:

Ending: Satisfying
Pacing: Slow

What This Book Feels Like

Moods: Nostalgic Warm Bittersweet Family-Centered

Tropes: Sibling Bond Lost Home Stepmother Decades-Spanning

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a standalone?

Yes, complete standalone.

Is the audiobook good?

Tom Hanks narrates — widely considered one of the best audiobook performances.

Is it sad?

More bittersweet than devastating — the sibling love carries warmth.

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