Book Review: The Dutch House by Ann Patchett

The Dutch House
by Ann Patchett

Because his mother left the family to do charitable work in India when Danny Conroty was young, he was raised by his older sister, Maeve Conroy, and the household help. Their father was too busy with his realty investments to be involved in their lives. Their stepmother loved their iconic mansion, nicknamed The Dutch House after the previous owners who were Dutch, but she did not have the kids’ best interests in mind. This story taught so much about forgiveness and living the life we’re given instead of the one we planned.

[ official The Dutch House page on the official Ann Patchett web site ]

Recommended by Jodi R.
Anderson and Bethany Branch Libraries

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