The dutch house book review6/24/2023 ![]() ![]() Together, they suffered through an indifferent father and a stepmother who threw them out of the house when their father died. Maeve mothered him when their mother abandoned them. Although about 8 years apart in age, the two are very close. And for Maeve and Danny, it represented both fond and terrible memories and became a heavy anchor to the past that constantly weighed them down.ĭanny is the narrator of The Dutch House and towards the end he states that his narrative is intended to be a tribute to his sister. It inspired possessiveness in their stepmother. Their mother felt terribly stifled by it. To their father, it represented a successful journey out of poverty. The house, located in the Philadelphia suburbs, is an embarrassingly opulent mansion that inspires very diverse reactions in the different characters. Maeve and Danny’s father bought the Dutch House and all its contents when they were quite young. (This in no way affects the honesty of my reviews!) All commissions will be donated to the ALS Association. As an Amazon Associate I earn a small commission, at no additional cost to you, from qualifying purchases. ![]() This post may contain Amazon Affiliate links. And for the two main characters, Maeve and Danny, the answer is “not really.” ![]() Can you escape your past? That’s one of the major questions explored in The Dutch House. ![]()
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