The Muse by Jessie Burton

The Muse

Jessie Burton

447 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction historical mystery emotional mysterious medium-paced

Description

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 3,132 reviews

Moods

mysterious 82%
emotional 57%
reflective 34%
adventurous 32%
sad 27%
dark 23%
tense 20%
inspiring 19%
challenging 12%
informative 10%
hopeful 8%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 2%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 72%
slow 20%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Character: 27% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | 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: 22% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.84

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