The Muse by Jessie Burton

The Muse

Jessie Burton

447 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction historical mystery emotional mysterious medium-paced
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A picture hides a thousand words . . .On a hot July day in 1967, Odelle Bastien climbs the stone steps of the Skelton gallery in London, knowing that her life is about to change forever. Having struggled to find her place in the city since she arr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,240 reviews

Moods

mysterious 80%
emotional 59%
reflective 40%
sad 29%
adventurous 28%
dark 23%
tense 22%
inspiring 18%
challenging 12%
informative 10%
hopeful 8%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 70%
slow 21%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Character: 23% | Plot: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 39% | No: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 18% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.84

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