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3.84 AVERAGE
3.84 AVERAGE
The ingredients of a thrilling, gripping, powerful novel are vividly present: art, history, feminism, etc. The Muse reveals some amazing settings – swinging sixties’ London and fascist Franco’s Spain – and tackles the timeless mesmerising subject of inspiration for paintings. All the like, one cannot rid itself from the feeling of artificial twists and turns in the plot, perhaps ruled by Jessie Burton’s need to prove her constructed drama. But that does not stop one from devouring the pages until the end.
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I thought the book was well written and I especially enjoyed the Audible version with the characters given an ethnic voice Done in two different time periods going back and forth the story comes to life. I thought the characters were well written and the theme of the book was creative and entertaining. I also enjoyed the author's book “The Miniaturist” and think she has a brilliant career ahead of her as a story teller. The synopsis is spot on so I won't include it my thoughts about the book.
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I enjoyed the dual timelines of Odelle and Olive. I wish there had been more focus on Odelle’s writing and her inspiration, the way we got Olive’s.
A historical art drama.
A historical art drama.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism, Violence
Minor: Sexual content
Wasn’t what I wanted at the time - will pick up again eventually
emotional
medium-paced
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Men ain’t shit. Mothers and daughters deserve better.
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes