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3.84 AVERAGE
3.84 AVERAGE
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This book had been on my TBR-pile for years, but turned out to be a disappointment now I was finally able to read it.
The story was incredibly slow (even boring at times) I didn’t like the main characters in both the historic as the ‘present’ timeline (they both had a sort of egocentricity) and some of the storylines seemed far fetched or not thoroughly thought through.
The premise of the story was interesting, the writing was entertaining but it could’ve been a lot better.
The story was incredibly slow (even boring at times) I didn’t like the main characters in both the historic as the ‘present’ timeline (they both had a sort of egocentricity) and some of the storylines seemed far fetched or not thoroughly thought through.
The premise of the story was interesting, the writing was entertaining but it could’ve been a lot better.
Beautifully written, great parallel plotlines, lovely story that draws you in. I enjoyed it too much staying up much too late to read.
Please visit my blog for my review: http://wordywitterings.com/2021/12/22/audiobook-review-of-the-muse-by-jessie-burton/
It's rare that a novel so accurately depicts the creative spirit in ways both accessible and profound, but Jessie Burton's Muse does exactly that. The use of dual perspectives, separated in time and place, but ineffably linked, lends itself further to the enigma that is art - different to each who experience it.
The Muse is a lovely little mystery set amidst the beginnings and aftermath of war, interspersed with equally tantalizing bits of romance, friendship, and family drama. They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Well this picture is best written by Burton.
The Muse is a lovely little mystery set amidst the beginnings and aftermath of war, interspersed with equally tantalizing bits of romance, friendship, and family drama. They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Well this picture is best written by Burton.
Shadow of the Wind esque. I like how this unfolded even though you ens up hating most of the characters. The eventa unfolded in an interesting way and boy do I love a drama involving lost art.
Very enjoyable, but perhaps things are wrapped up a little too well at the end?
I loved The Miniaturist and was a bit worried that the second book from this amazing author might disappoint, as the second and subsequent books of other authors have. But, thank goodness, no! A wonderful book about relationships between family, friends, strangers and lovers and how they are shaped and defined by the circumstances around us as much as the people themselves. A book about the creative urge - as a writer and as a painter - and the destructive urges of war. Two stories - one set in 1930's Spain and the other in 1960's London - and how they might finally come together. Includes issues of race, colonialism, empire and sexism. Loved it.
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
uhg
i really loved this story and the twists at the end
but this book rubbed me the wrong way, especially with a white author attempting to write a character of color who speaks pastois or creole. the character in question code-switches, which is fine because people of color frequently do. but other characters who speak primarily Spanish (and limited English) are not written as speaking as pidgin and do not code switch
it just feels weird.
there were other issues with the book but this one was the hardest to overlook, which sucks because they story itself is well-plotted
i really loved this story and the twists at the end
but this book rubbed me the wrong way, especially with a white author attempting to write a character of color who speaks pastois or creole. the character in question code-switches, which is fine because people of color frequently do. but other characters who speak primarily Spanish (and limited English) are not written as speaking as pidgin and do not code switch
it just feels weird.
there were other issues with the book but this one was the hardest to overlook, which sucks because they story itself is well-plotted