A review by audrey01
The Museum of Broken Promises by Elizabeth Buchan

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring reflective fast-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

5.0

If there was one way to describe this book it would be this: a timeless classic. Sweeping you away to Prague, Vienna, Berlin and Paris, follow along as the main character Laure discovers the inner workings of what it means to live, to be loved, to hope and to mourn. In short, what it means to be human. We’re often told that it’s not the ending that counts but the journey. This story proves it! To quote: « We don’t need prophets. What we need is decency and honour. » 

You’re asked to wonder what beliefs really mean when faced with life and death. Helping people or making money? Capitalism be communism. Through the characters, we come to learn it’s all a matter of perspective. 

But you learn to dream and hope for a better future. Something that youth rock band embodies throughout the story. Honestly, it feels a little like a dream you don’t want to see end even if you nothing lasts but the journey was worth every penny!