It is much more exciting and multilayered, spanning two different time periods and focusing on the origins of an unusual painting. Having recreated the stiffnecked puritan society of 17thcentury amsterdam in her first book, in the muse burton has once again done the hard yards of research to reimagine not one but two. Jessie burton on the muse her new book, writing history. After reading burton s debut novel the miniaturist i was expecting more of the same, but the muse is quite different, both in style and theme. Like her bestselling debut, the miniaturist, the muse focuses on a work of art. In evaluating the muse especially after reading her debut novelits clear that burton s talents are now fully realized. This monday was also my first session as coleader and blogger with our group. Oct 09, 2016 how the muse by jessie burton will satisfy your bookgroup. An elegant, nuanced novel about the burden of creativity and the sexual passion that fuels the artistic process, jessie burtons followup to the former waterstones book of the year the miniaturist, is an electrifying dual narrative blessed with epic sweep and evocative prose. Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase. The muse explores the heroines nascent creative careers, raising questions about race and class and the idea of making art for its own. How the muse by jessie burton will satisfy your bookgroup. If you and your book group have read jessie burton s the muse and are looking for some questions and inspiration to kick off your discussion, weve got just what you need. Has a book or work of art ever changed your life if so, what was it and can you describe the effect it had on you.
Jessie burton is the author of three novels, the miniaturist 2014, and the muse 2016, published in 38 languages, and the confession which published september 2019 and became an immediate sunday times bestseller. Like the miniaturist 2014, the muse focuses on a work of art that influences the lives around it. About the author jessie burton studied at oxford university and the central school of speech and drama, and now lives in southeast london, not far from where she grew up. Jessie burton is the author of the sunday times number one and new york times bestsellers the miniaturist and the muse, and the childrens book the restless girls. Written by jessie burton, audiobook narrated by davina porter. The muse by jessie burton tells the story of a young trinidadian woman odelle bastien who lands a job as a typist at the prestigious skelton art gallery in london in 1967, five years after she moved to the city. Jessie burton the confession the muse the miniaturist the restless girls other writing. Seductive, exhilarating and suspenseful, the muse is an unforgettable novel about aspiration and identity, love and obsession, authenticity and. Sunday times number one bestseller, its no wonder richard and judy have chosen the muse by jessie burton for the spring 2017 book club. The muse is the second novel by english author jessie burton, whose debut, the miniaturist, sold more than 1 million copies worldwide. When i read the muse i thought, i wish i had a book group for this novel. Burton writes very compelling characters who are complicated. Jul 08, 2019 burton has created a carefully woven story that keeps you guessing right till the very end.
Having recreated the stiffnecked puritan society of 17thcentury amsterdam in her first book, in the muse burton has once again done the hard. Dec 12, 2016 after reading and liking jessie burtons debut novel, the miniaturist, i was excited to read her second, the muse. Olive, a jewish poet in 1930s spain, and odelle, a trinidadian painter in 60s notquiteliberated london. Jessie burton s second novel is set in the changing london of the 1960s and central spain at the start of the spanish civil war. Exploring the heroines nascent creative careers, the muse raises questions about race and classand the idea of making art for its.
Jessie burton s the muse almost tops the miniaturist. Jun 29, 2016 we talk to jessie burton about her eagerlyanticipated new novel the muse the followup to her awardwinning and bestselling 2014 book the miniaturist. Burtons double story itself is deliciously more than the sum of its parts. Seductive, exhilarating and suspenseful, the muse is an unforgettable novel about aspiration and identity, love and obsession, authenticity and deception a masterpiece from jessie burton, the millioncopy bestselling author of the miniaturist. She now lives in southeast london, not far from where she grew up. Jessica kathryn burton born 17 august 1982 is an english author and actress. Burton has created a carefully woven story that keeps you guessing right till the very end. A thrilling painting with a mysterious provenance connects two bold young women, one in civil war spain, the other in mid1960s england. She is the author of the novels the miniaturist and the muse.
After jessie burton s debut, the miniaturist, sold more than a million copies worldwide, there are hints of secondnovel syndrome in the language of her new book, the muse ive seen what. Reserve a set of books for your book discussion group. Having recreated the stiffnecked puritan society of 17thcentury amsterdam in her first book, in the muse burton has. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Jessie burton can expect more awards to soon be coming her way. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the muse. An interview on the muse january 9, 2017 interviews books historical fiction interviews january 2017 author of international bestseller the miniaturist, jessie burtons new book and richard and judy spring 2017 pick, the muse, is a beautifully written tale about a longlost masterpiece. Dec 29, 2016 seductive, exhilarating and suspenseful, the muse is an unforgettable novel about aspiration and identity, love and obsession, authenticity and deception a masterpiece from jessie burton, the millioncopy bestselling author of the miniaturist.
In this case, the work is a significant spanish painting with a mysterious provenance that links the lives of three women over four decades. From the author jessie burton was born in 1982 and lives in london. If you are the publisher or author of this book and feel that the. Jul 06, 2016 jessie burtons 2014 debut the miniaturist, set in 17thcentury amsterdam, has sold more than a million copies. I have also noticed, both in the miniaturist and the muse, that the author several times tells us about a letter or poem but does not share it with us as if the author was afraid it wouldnt be good enough. Dec 29, 2016 jessie burton jessie burton was born in 1982. Home the muse discussion guide libguides at ramapo. In this case, the work is a significant spanish painting with a mysterious provenance that links the lives. After jessie burtons debut, the miniaturist, sold more than a million copies worldwide, there are hints of secondnovel syndrome in the language of her new book, the muse ive seen what. In its year of publication the miniaturist sold over a million copies, and in 2017 it was adapted into a major tv series for bbc one. The muse by jessie burton after reading burtons debut novel the miniaturist i was expecting more of the same, but the muse is quite different, both in style and theme. Sunday times number one bestseller, its no wonder richard and judy have chosen the muse by jessie burton for the spring 2017 book.
Something of that trouble of mind finds its way into burton s second novel, the muse, in which questions of creativity, success and its discontents provide. Author interview jessie burton, author of the muse. She currently lives in southeast london, not far from where she grew up. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today.
Dec 29, 2016 jessie burton is the author of the sunday times number one and new york times bestsellers the miniaturist and the muse, and the childrens book the restless girls. Sunday herald, scotland if you read and loved the miniaturist, burton s enchanting bestseller set in 17thcentury amsterdam, the muse arrives just in time for the end of summer. In its year of publication the miniaturist sold over a million copies, and in 2017 it. Jessie burton, an english author, has penned a deeply moving and intoxicating historical fiction novel, the muse that narrates the story of two women separated by a timeline of almost thirty years, where the one is an aspiring trinidadian woman who finds work as a typist in art gallery of london whose odd boss encourages and explores her talent in writing stories and one day, a mysterious painting lands up in that gallery. The muse is a really special book, and even though i read it months ago its stillmore i am 100% with you on the miniaturist, which i read after the muse. Jessie burton stays with historical fiction, but this time the setting is spain in 1936 and london 1967.
Apr 10, 2018 after the success of her debut novel the miniaturist, there was a lot of expectation with jessie burtons new novel the muse. Jessie burtons the muse almost tops the miniaturist. Jun 09, 2016 seductive, exhilarating and suspenseful, the muse is an unforgettable novel about aspiration and identity, love and obsession, authenticity and deception. As of 2019, she has published four novels, the miniaturist, the muse, the restless girls, and the confession. She studied at oxford university and the central school of speech and drama, and has worked as an actress and a pa in the city. The muse by jessie burton posted on 25 november 2016 by anthea cordner hello to all our members and welcome to paula and sam who joined us for their first time at our november discussion. Written by jessie burton, audiobook narrated by bahni turpin, maria elena infantino. The muse is not only a novel with a mystery unfolding stroke by stroke, but also a commentary on the effect of public scrutiny and unexpected fame in the artistic community. The muse by jessie burton posted on 25 november 2016 by anthea cordner. After reading and liking jessie burton s debut novel, the miniaturist, i was excited to read her second, the muse. The muse is beautiful, both in the language used and, in the message, conveyed by the author through the wonderful personas of her characters. Jessie burton s 2014 debut the miniaturist, set in 17thcentury amsterdam, has sold more than a million copies. Jessie burton on the muse her new book, writing history and. Apr 23, 2017 after her first novel, the miniaturist became a hit in 2014, jessie burton returns with a historical fictional novel set to have readers hooked for days with the muse.
You will be forced to read books you normally would never pick up. Burton s second novel is more bold and precise than her first. An exhilarating read, jessie burton can expect more awards to soon be coming her way, the herald. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The muse is a brilliantly realised story and the parallel narratives are perfectly balanced, propelling the story forward at breakneck speed. This felt like a rushed book done to complete a publishing deal. After jessie burtons debut, the miniaturist, sold more than a million copies worldwide, there are hints of secondnovel syndrome in the language of her new book, the muse. Rendered in exquisite detail, the muse is an enthralling tale of desire, ambition, and the ways in which the tides of history inevitably shape and define our lives. Odelles new boyfriend lawrie has recently inherited a. The muse is a really special book, and even though i read it months ago its still with me. I loved the miniaturist and am happy to say that the muse is just as good, if nor even better. We talk to jessie burton about her eagerlyanticipated new novel the muse the followup to her awardwinning and bestselling 2014 book the miniaturist. Burton writes very compelling characters who are complicated, not always likable, but are driven by passion.
Dec 28, 2016 sunday times number one bestseller, its no wonder richard and judy have chosen the muse by jessie burton for the spring 2017 book club. The muse is a passionate and enthralling tale of desire, ambition, and the ways in which the tides of history inevitably shape and define our lives. Something that really stood out about the muse is just how british it is. Jul 02, 2016 the muse by jessie burton tells the story of a young trinidadian woman odelle bastien who lands a job as a typist at the prestigious skelton art gallery in london in 1967, five years after she moved to the city.
Hello to all our members and welcome to paula and sam who joined us for their first time at our november discussion. Download or read online pdf epub the muse buy ebooks online the muse by jessie burton buy ebooks. The best discussions come when readers identify with the characters. British author jessie burtons sophomore effort juggles two eras. Jessie burton follows up the miniaturist with this tender, evocative meditation on the artistic ambitions of two brilliant women. How the muse by jessie burton will satisfy your bookgroup a. British writer burton the miniaturist, 2014 won multiple awards for her first book, an unusual historical novel set in 17thcentury amsterdam, and returns to themes of intrigue, creativity, and female empowerment in her second. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The muse is a passionate and enthralling tale of desire, ambition. Its a dual time narrative and centers around art and admittedly i was also swayed by the gorgeous cover of the book. Constance holden is a reclusive novelist with a formidable reputation who has.
Burton s characters, although flawed, are likeable and believable. The story detailed in the muse will stay with you long after the novel itself is finished. Olive, a jewish painter in 1930s spain, and odelle, a trinidadian poet in 60s notquiteliberated london. The muse jessie burton hardcover harpercollins publishers. Even though the muse has one literary element that has gone stale for me a thenandnow construct where a young currentday character unravels a mystery revealed from the past, i found this to be a good read. An exhilarating tale full of surprises, the muse is split across two timelines, in two different countries, connected by one intriguing painting. British author jessie burton s sophomore effort juggles two eras. Sep 21, 2019 jessie burtons previous novel featured an artist and her muse. Jessie burton, born in 1982, studied at the university of oxford and the central school of speech and drama and has worked as an actress and a pa.