The Museum of Extraordinary Things - Alice Hoffman

The Museum of Extraordinary Things

By Alice Hoffman

  • Release Date: 2014-02-18
  • Genre: Literary Fiction
Score: 4
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From 471 Ratings

Description

The “spellbinding” (People, 4 stars), New York Times bestseller from the author of The Dovekeepers: an extraordinary novel about an electric and impassioned love affair—“an enchanting love story rich with history and a sense of place” (USA TODAY).

Coralie Sardie is the daughter of the sinister impresario behind The Museum of Extraordinary Things, a Coney Island freak show that thrills the masses. An exceptional swimmer, Coralie appears as the Mermaid in her father’s “museum,” alongside performers like the Wolfman and the Butterfly Girl. One night Coralie stumbles upon a striking young man taking pictures of moonlit trees in the woods off the Hudson River.

The dashing photographer is Eddie Cohen, a Russian immigrant who has run away from his community and his job as a tailor’s apprentice. When Eddie photographs the infamous Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, he becomes embroiled in the mystery behind a young woman’s disappearance. And he ignites the heart of Coralie.

Alice Hoffman weaves her trademark magic, romance, and masterful storytelling to unite Coralie and Eddie in a tender and moving story of young love in tumultuous times. The Museum of Extraordinary Things is, “a lavish tale about strange yet sympathetic people” (The New York Times Book Review).

Reviews

  • Great book

    5
    By Cut wood
    Very pleasant, very enjoyable.
  • The Museum of Extraordinary Things

    5
    By Keltcofe
    This book contained so much history that was new to me. The descriptions of nature are very vivid. Her characters were well defined. I enjoyed the suspense.
  • A must read

    5
    By Cindylou0416
    This was a great book full of interesting characters. I love the historical setting where the characters intersect. I would definitely refer my friends to read!!
  • The museum of extraordinary things

    5
    By Pc713
    Beautifully written... An amazing story.
  • The Museum of Extraordinary Things

    5
    By Sfinucane
    Riveting story, beautifully written characters you learn to love, and a few you truly hate. Fascinating, and sometimes brutal New York history weaving effortlessly through the plot. Reread the final pages immediately because I couldn't bear to say goodbye.
  • Museum of extraordinary things

    5
    By S Walton
    Wonderful book, great characters such an interesting boook