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If you enjoy experiencing long, intricate and dazzling plotlines, then this book is a must read. This read has one of the most complex and surprising plots I've ever encountered. I couldn't summarize its contents even if I tried. The premise is pretty straightforward: a young girl moves with her family to Spain in the late 1930s and the girl falls in love with an artist. Three decades later, a famous painting is recovered but its artist is unknown and it's up to another young girl to uncover its history. This is perfect for art history buffs, as well as fans of [b:The Italian Teacher|31937362|The Italian Teacher|Tom Rachman|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1503953230l/31937362._SY75_.jpg|52592687] book. "The Muse" reminds me greatly of that book not just because of the similar concept of artists, but because of the intricate plot and similar abrupt endings.
Even though [a:Jessie Burton|7125422|Jessie Burton|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1420640579p2/7125422.jpg]'s writing has evolved and matured since the publication of [b:The Miniaturist|18498569|The Miniaturist|Jessie Burton|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1392415313l/18498569._SY75_.jpg|25328659], there is a whisper of similar language and character development. Fans of "The Miniaturist" often remark on the abrupt and lackluster ending to the book and "The Muse" has a frustrating ending as well. However, that was the only part of the book I didn't enjoy. The beginning is set up so finely you'd think Burton balanced the characters on a string. It really is a lovely story and the plot makes you reflect on history and what makes an artist who they are.
If you enjoy experiencing long, intricate and dazzling plotlines, then this book is a must read. This read has one of the most complex and surprising plots I've ever encountered. I couldn't summarize its contents even if I tried. The premise is pretty straightforward: a young girl moves with her family to Spain in the late 1930s and the girl falls in love with an artist. Three decades later, a famous painting is recovered but its artist is unknown and it's up to another young girl to uncover its history. This is perfect for art history buffs, as well as fans of [b:The Italian Teacher|31937362|The Italian Teacher|Tom Rachman|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1503953230l/31937362._SY75_.jpg|52592687] book. "The Muse" reminds me greatly of that book not just because of the similar concept of artists, but because of the intricate plot and similar abrupt endings.
Even though [a:Jessie Burton|7125422|Jessie Burton|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1420640579p2/7125422.jpg]'s writing has evolved and matured since the publication of [b:The Miniaturist|18498569|The Miniaturist|Jessie Burton|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1392415313l/18498569._SY75_.jpg|25328659], there is a whisper of similar language and character development. Fans of "The Miniaturist" often remark on the abrupt and lackluster ending to the book and "The Muse" has a frustrating ending as well. However, that was the only part of the book I didn't enjoy. The beginning is set up so finely you'd think Burton balanced the characters on a string. It really is a lovely story and the plot makes you reflect on history and what makes an artist who they are.