The Museum of Extraordinary Things

The Museum of Extraordinary Things by Alice Hoffman
368 Pages

Set in the early part of the 20th Century, The Museum of Extraordinary Things captures an age when the city of New York began to overtake its boundaries and become the metropolis we know today. The novel is presented in 2 narratives.  One is Coralie Sardie, daughter of the man who runs the Museum of Extraordinary Things in Coney Island.   Eddie Cohen alternate with Coralie and presents his background as the son of a jewish tailor who becomes a photographer.  As the book progresses the two stories begin to intersect.

Hoffman is always an entertaining read and most of her books have a fairytale quality to them.  This book combines both that quality and historical fiction to create a satisfying read.