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The Dutch House: A Novel
Escrito por Ann Patchett
Narrado por Tom Hanks
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Modern fairytale…
With two resilient siblings, an evil stepmother, and a house almost magical in its beauty, this novel feels like a modern fairytale. A story of emotional endurance and the beautiful relationship between a brother and sister as they navigate the journey to, and through, adulthood.
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Ann Patchett, the New York Times bestselling author of Commonwealth and State of Wonder, returns with her most powerful novel to date: a richly moving story that explores the indelible bond between two siblings, the house of their childhood, and a past that will not let them go.
"'Do you think it's possible to ever see the past as it actually was?' I asked my sister. We were sitting in her car, parked in front of the Dutch House in the broad daylight of early summer."
At the end of the Second World War, Cyril Conroy combines luck and a single canny investment to begin an enormous real estate empire, propelling his family from poverty to enormous wealth. His first order of business is to buy the Dutch House, a lavish estate in the suburbs outside of Philadelphia. Meant as a surprise for his wife, the house sets in motion the undoing of everyone he loves.
The story is told by Cyril's son Danny, as he and his older sister, the brilliantly acerbic and self-assured Maeve, are exiled from the house where they grew up by their stepmother. The two wealthy siblings are thrown back into the poverty their parents had escaped from and find that all they have to count on is one another. It is this unshakeable bond between them that both saves their lives and thwarts their futures.
Set over the course of five decades, The Dutch House is a dark fairy tale about two smart people who cannot overcome their past. Despite every outward sign of success, Danny and Maeve are only truly comfortable when they're together. Throughout their lives they return to the well-worn story of what they've lost with humor and rage. But when at last they're forced to confront the people who left them behind, the relationship between an indulged brother and his ever-protective sister is finally tested.
The Dutch House is the story of a paradise lost, a tour de force that digs deeply into questions of inheritance, love and forgiveness, of how we want to see ourselves and of who we really are. Filled with suspense, you may read it quickly to find out what happens, but what happens to Danny and Maeve will stay with you for a very long time.
Acciones del libro
Comenzar a escucharInformación sobre el libro
The Dutch House: A Novel
Escrito por Ann Patchett
Narrado por Tom Hanks
Nota del editor
Modern fairytale…
With two resilient siblings, an evil stepmother, and a house almost magical in its beauty, this novel feels like a modern fairytale. A story of emotional endurance and the beautiful relationship between a brother and sister as they navigate the journey to, and through, adulthood.
Descripción
Ann Patchett, the New York Times bestselling author of Commonwealth and State of Wonder, returns with her most powerful novel to date: a richly moving story that explores the indelible bond between two siblings, the house of their childhood, and a past that will not let them go.
"'Do you think it's possible to ever see the past as it actually was?' I asked my sister. We were sitting in her car, parked in front of the Dutch House in the broad daylight of early summer."
At the end of the Second World War, Cyril Conroy combines luck and a single canny investment to begin an enormous real estate empire, propelling his family from poverty to enormous wealth. His first order of business is to buy the Dutch House, a lavish estate in the suburbs outside of Philadelphia. Meant as a surprise for his wife, the house sets in motion the undoing of everyone he loves.
The story is told by Cyril's son Danny, as he and his older sister, the brilliantly acerbic and self-assured Maeve, are exiled from the house where they grew up by their stepmother. The two wealthy siblings are thrown back into the poverty their parents had escaped from and find that all they have to count on is one another. It is this unshakeable bond between them that both saves their lives and thwarts their futures.
Set over the course of five decades, The Dutch House is a dark fairy tale about two smart people who cannot overcome their past. Despite every outward sign of success, Danny and Maeve are only truly comfortable when they're together. Throughout their lives they return to the well-worn story of what they've lost with humor and rage. But when at last they're forced to confront the people who left them behind, the relationship between an indulged brother and his ever-protective sister is finally tested.
The Dutch House is the story of a paradise lost, a tour de force that digs deeply into questions of inheritance, love and forgiveness, of how we want to see ourselves and of who we really are. Filled with suspense, you may read it quickly to find out what happens, but what happens to Danny and Maeve will stay with you for a very long time.
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Beautifully written and narrated. No one could have narrated this better than Tom Hanks. The story evoked such sadness and regret in me. I love how the characters are so raw and real. Their relationships towards each other was characterized so well by the author that if you were Danny you’d feel the same towards them.
Great read!
Great read!
Loved Loved loved Tom Hanks narrating this book! I can’t imagine anyone else doing it. The story drew me in and kept me in until the last page. This would be a great book club book because there is just so much to talk about. I’d love to be on a discussion about it. Without giving anything away it’s hard to say much more but I thought it was an awesome book.
Characters, house, Tom Hanks. Perfect. Real people, good people, disappointed with their significant loved ones, wanting more from those relationships, but ultimately accepting what they were, imperfect.
Absolutely loved! Tom Hanks is a great narrator! Makes me homesick
Wonderful, Tom Hanks did a fantastic job. Couldn’t stop listening.
I loved this so much and the audio was wonderful!
I Loved how Tom Hanks read this book, how the story unfolds over the years, the characters get older, it’s sort of a fairytale, the enchanting Dutch House so perfectly designed, the stepmother and throughout the years the bond between Danny and his sister -so beautifully written and read.
Perfectly wonderful story. Loved it completely from beginning to end.
I just sunk into this story and let it tell itself to me.
So enjoyable. Loved Tom Hanks as the reader.
Ah - Ann Patchett - a great storyteller.
So enjoyable. Loved Tom Hanks as the reader.
Ah - Ann Patchett - a great storyteller.
Anne Pachette talent for turning words into story don’t fail in this tale. The empathy and amazement at each juncture of the story enables the reader to feel for the characters, the house and the history as if it’s a memory of one’s on family heritage. Only failing, as a resident of the community that hosts the story, I wish there was more accurate fact checking of the community. Even so, I so wish I could drive down the street and see the Dutch House for myself in our neighborhood.
Well read, Mr. Hanks carries the story well although I now have to picture the narrator as him which is fine. It is a good book which is mostly a study in the characters and their interdependence upon one another.
The story of 3 generations of a family through a house and not only. Family constellation at its best . Family traits and destinies repeating until coming to a resolution. It really touched my heart . And the audio by Tom Hanks really did honor to it and was a perfect match. Perfect!!!
Patchett’s splendid language conveying the longing, loss, and search for love and connection is paired with the perfect narrative provided by Tom Hanks. I could listen to him read baseball scores, but this novel is so enhanced by his knowing, steady voice.
Wonderful book about love and family. I highly recommend it.
Excellent work! Tom Hanks was Danny so convincingly. Do listen.
Best listen of the year. Great story from beginning to end.
Great book, caused a great book club discussion! Highly recommended!
I think you may need to be a bit older and possibly lose a parent in order for this book to really resonate, but I loved it. Of course, Tom Hanks is such an incredible narrator and I am sure that added so much!
I enjoyed listening to the story read by Tom Hanks.
Loved this story of family betrayal and loyalty. Read in a night because of the brother sister relationship.
Finished this audio this morning. Beautiful story. Not at all what I expected. Not flamboyant or dramatic. Very understated but quite beautiful. Lovely drawn characters living their lives in and out of a majestically beautiful house, through good times and bad.
This is my first Patchett. I will definitely give others of hers a try.
As for the narration... Not sure how my enjoyment would've changed had it not been read by Tom Hanks. The vivid descriptions of the house and the people were brought fully to life by the warmth and tenderness of his voice.
If you are looking for an understated, quiet, beautiful story drawn by the soothing warmth of his voice, I definitely recommend it.
This is my first Patchett. I will definitely give others of hers a try.
As for the narration... Not sure how my enjoyment would've changed had it not been read by Tom Hanks. The vivid descriptions of the house and the people were brought fully to life by the warmth and tenderness of his voice.
If you are looking for an understated, quiet, beautiful story drawn by the soothing warmth of his voice, I definitely recommend it.
It’s was okay. I enjoyed listening to Tom Hanks, I never would have finished it if I was reading it myself.
My favorite part of the book was the narrative by Tom Hanks. His voice, inflections, and interpretation of Ann Patchet’s beautiful words drew me in. I also appreciated how the house, the Dutch House, almost became like a person, the main character of the book. I loved the brother/sister relationship and how they depended on and understood each other. And the ending was very satisfying. Great book!
Really good story, melancholic and it gives you that sense of you being there in the house....and Tom is great!
The writing and narration were remarkable. I love Ann Patchett's books.
A book that makes you sad when it ends, because you never want it to end. Loved it, now I can live with my own imaginary Dutch house and it's occupants. Thank you Ann P for this great work of art.
Here’s what I definitely liked:
-Beautifully written language
-Tom Hanks’ narration: PERFECT
-Delightful characterization...well done.
Here’s what was kinda “meh”:
-It’s just a story about people. If you read between the lines, you realize the angst, love, anger, joy being represented. But even then, it’s only to “normal” everyday lengths.
Many more books exist that move a reader to deeper depths and higher highs when considering the simple human experience. This story was almost boring. I mean....I could sit and listen to my Aunt Joyce tell stories and have the same existential realizations about humans: nostalgia, hurt, forgiveness, aging, childhood, cool architecture.....we all have it. The story is not too moving.
-Beautifully written language
-Tom Hanks’ narration: PERFECT
-Delightful characterization...well done.
Here’s what was kinda “meh”:
-It’s just a story about people. If you read between the lines, you realize the angst, love, anger, joy being represented. But even then, it’s only to “normal” everyday lengths.
Many more books exist that move a reader to deeper depths and higher highs when considering the simple human experience. This story was almost boring. I mean....I could sit and listen to my Aunt Joyce tell stories and have the same existential realizations about humans: nostalgia, hurt, forgiveness, aging, childhood, cool architecture.....we all have it. The story is not too moving.
Tom Hank’s narration was absolutely wonderful...perfect for this particular book.
This new on the scene narrator Tom Hanks. He’s good! I think he has a future.