tahirarani 's review for:

The Museum of Extraordinary Things by Alice Hoffman

3.0

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The Museum of Extraordinary Things really deserves more like 3.5 stars. This is a unique and fantastical historical fiction, which made it particularly interesting. I enjoyed Hoffman's storytelling, including her facility with characters. The biggest issue I encountered was the alternating use of voice, both between protagonists and 3rd and 1st person. The use of italics to denote this distinction was especially jarring to me. This choice affected the pace of the novel, making it difficult to settle into comfortably. Otherwise, it was a good read.