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The Muse by Jessie Burton

8 reviews

loki2's review against another edition

emotional mysterious sad medium-paced

4.0

A powerful book that explores how art is perceived and the cost of war. It took me until 30% before I was hooked, I didn't really feel invested in the characters until the book started to explore its main themes. The cast of characters was unique with so many interesting voices. The audiobook cast did a fantastic job and gave so much depth to the characters. This book left me thinking about how so many people grasp at life vs. how many people ACTUALLY live a life they want. An intriguing read.

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fizzboz's review against another edition

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mysterious sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.25

I was sorely disappointed by this book. After pushing through the stumbling beginning chapters, I was confronted with a change in narrative, and this accelerated onto the book's golden hour - the middle section, where the plot 'thickens' and the reader is gripped by mystery. However, the often beautiful prose and inspiring narrative is hastily tied together in the final chapters, with a sudden switch in values and an ending embued with fulity. I would give this book more credit for its highlights - complex narrative which slowly unravels, and the exploration of British Empire and migration - were it not for the fatal conclusion with passing comments on the inevitability of deception and transient nature of relationships; these themes were explored throughout the book yet with little subtly or maturation. The individuality of the characters' personalities felt unnatural, almost exaggerated, and did not pair well with the numerous triggering, graphic moments.

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spacey_kate's review against another edition

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mysterious reflective slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

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vavocado's review against another edition

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inspiring mysterious reflective tense slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Slow to start, great intermingling of plot points from the flashbacks to present time. Twists near the end are within reason and surprising.

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katieeec's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

amazing book, gorgeous writing style, characters were well developed and though flawed, loveable. whole book was full of intrigue, couldn't put it down after first few chapters < was only slightly disappointed by the end for a particular couple >

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