The Museum of Ordinary People Synopsis
The superb new novel from the bestselling author of Half A World Away and All the Lonely People.
Still reeling from the sudden death of her mother, Jess is about to do the hardest thing she's ever done: empty her childhood home so that it can be sold. But when in the process Jess stumbles across the mysterious Alex, together they become custodians of a strange archive of letters, photographs, curios and collections known as The Museum of Ordinary People. As they begin to delve into the history of the objects in their care, Alex and Jess not only unravel heartbreaking stories that span generations and continents, but also unearth long buried secrets that lie much closer to home.
Inspired by a box of mementos found abandoned in a skip following a house clearance, The Museum of Ordinary People is a thought-provoking and poignant story of memory, grief, loss and the things we leave behind.
About This Edition
| ISBN: |
9781529344752 |
| Publication date: |
7th July 2022 |
| Author: |
Mike Gayle |
| Publisher: |
Hodder & Stoughton |
| Format: |
Hardback |
| Pagination: |
344 pages |
| Primary Genre |
Family Drama
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Mike Gayle Press Reviews
'The Museum of Ordinary People is a timely treasure of a read. Spilling over with Mike Gayle's trademark warmth and tenderness, it's so insightful and thought-provoking on loss and grief, as well as the meaning of possessions and how we might take a fresh look at the things we once took for granted. It's the kind of book you'll want to re-read as soon as you've finished it. Just beautiful' -- Holly Miller, author of The Sight of You
'Mike has an uncanny ability to create characters that are immediately familiar and relatable and to draw the reader into their world, ever eager to follow where they lead. The Museum of Ordinary People is a keenly observed and warm-hearted tale of how people cope with loss and keep their dreams alive against the odds. It is a delightful read' -- Ruth Hogan
'One of my favourite writers, and this is his best yet...a relatable and yet brilliantly original story - this is a novel I could recommend to so many people' -- Clare Mackintosh
'Mike gets better every year and every book. He's becoming a real chronicler of our times' -- Jenny Colgan
A joyful celebration of life, it's also a study in grief, second chances, and what can happen when you truly believe in yourself. - Heat
'This is a beautifully written read that's full of heart' - Fabulous
'This will resonate with anyone who has lost someone they love' - The Sunday Post
About Mike Gayle
Previously an Agony Uncle, Mike Gayle is a freelance journalist who has contributed to a variety of magazines including FHM, Sunday Times, Style and Cosmopolitan. He is the author of eight previous bestselling novels. He has been selected for the 2011 Quick Read programme and been a judge for the Prince Maurice literary love story award 2010.
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