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A review by bujoxbooked
The Museum of Ordinary People by Mike Gayle
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Overall it was an OK story...
I expected it to go in depth about the items in the museums and give backstories based on the items, so this book was a bit different than I expected lol. Jess's boyfriend annoyed me from the beginning and she should've broken up with him for a while, but I do understand that life takes over (her Mom dying) and you get into autopilot. The plot twist of Jess and her best friend being half sisters was unneeded to me, like it just came out of no where. So, overall the idea of there being some place to put loved ones things after they pass where it could be cared for sounds like a great idea.
I expected it to go in depth about the items in the museums and give backstories based on the items, so this book was a bit different than I expected lol. Jess's boyfriend annoyed me from the beginning and she should've broken up with him for a while, but I do understand that life takes over (her Mom dying) and you get into autopilot. The plot twist of Jess and her best friend being half sisters was unneeded to me, like it just came out of no where. So, overall the idea of there being some place to put loved ones things after they pass where it could be cared for sounds like a great idea.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death of parent