This was a VERY short novelette or even short story about the discovery of two lovers in the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao. It is a weird, supernatural story that only the incredible Isabel Allende could or should write. It reminds me of the La Mariée painting by Chagall which is so crazy that it is beautiful!
It was funny, at times, and extremely quirky, but an easy read. This short story has an opportunity to be a full-length novel and I hope this happens. To be fair, I have loved everything that I have read by Isabel Allende. She is one of the greatest Hispanic and female authors of our age.
OVERALL REVIEW: 4.0 stars
Writing: 5.0 stars
Isabel writes so incredibly with such passion and description. Yet, her stories and books read so easily that you can imagine the book in your mind. Isabel's writing is pure poetry for all of the senses. It is a perfect style for this type of story.
Character development: 4.0 stars
There were three characters - Bibiña (female lover), Indar (male lover), and Aitor (investigating detective).
Of course, the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao was a secondary character.
A lot was missing from the story including the couple's relationship afterward and the detective's future discoveries in the museum.
Storyline: 4.5 stars
Bibiña was discovered in a wedding dress and Indar was in his birthday suit in the locked and secure museum by a cleaning woman. Then the incident was investigated by a detective. There are secrets in the museum almost as if it is sentient.
The above storyline is a complete novel just waiting to be written by Isabel Allende.
The main location was the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain.
Memorable/Informative: 4.0 stars
It was just a unique and escapist short story!
Book cover: 5.0 stars
Gorgeous.
Book title: 5.0 stars
Very appropriate.
DEFINITE recommend
BOOK INFORMATION
Amazon First Reads Kindle ebook
Lovers at the Museum by Isabel Allende
25 pages
Amazon Original Stories
Release date of 04/01/2024
INFORMATIONAL LINKS
Amazon First Reads - December 2023
Happy reading,
Dorothea 💜
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