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salgalruns's review against another edition
4.0
Let me first of all state that I am not a huge fan of Young Adult books. However, I truly enjoyed Jennifer Donnelly's [b:Revolution|7558747|Revolution|Jennifer Donnelly|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1320530843s/7558747.jpg|9871439]. When the story opens, the only character that I could equate her with was something out of the scenes of Gossip Girl - rich girl, prestigious private school, etc. However, as the story unfolds, you start to learn that she is truly brilliant and incredibly driven in her own way. Yes, she's a teenage girl. Yes, she procrastinates (to the point that I would have screamed!!!!). Yes, she's dealing with A LOT of emotional baggage to say the least.
I think her character, and that of Alex, were what made the story. The depth and the wanting others to see how incredible they really were, was what kept me going. The storyline about her dealing with Truman was appropriately addressed in that it was pivotal, but just seemed to add to who she was, not taking away from the crux of the story, which I saw as the French Revolution.
I was fascinated by the musical elements as well. I appreciate all forms of music, but am in no way as talented or as well versed as those who have studied it. It would be interesting to see what the musical geniuses feel about this storyline.
Definitely an enjoyable read and one I would recommend to others. If you're a YA fan, then most definitely.
I think her character, and that of Alex, were what made the story. The depth and the wanting others to see how incredible they really were, was what kept me going. The storyline about her dealing with Truman was appropriately addressed in that it was pivotal, but just seemed to add to who she was, not taking away from the crux of the story, which I saw as the French Revolution.
I was fascinated by the musical elements as well. I appreciate all forms of music, but am in no way as talented or as well versed as those who have studied it. It would be interesting to see what the musical geniuses feel about this storyline.
Definitely an enjoyable read and one I would recommend to others. If you're a YA fan, then most definitely.
bee_phe's review against another edition
2.0
kinda fun lil musical historical fiction. the protagonist irked me a little bit for personal reasons
mb_lovestoread's review against another edition
5.0
This was a surprising read. It’s been in my bookcase for 10+ years. Wrapping my book might have been one of the better choices I made this year 5/5⭐️I had no clue if I’d like this book but it’s amazingly written and a plot twist happened, one that I did not see coming! If you love history and young adult this is a must read!!
reader4evr's review against another edition
3.0
I had great expectations for this book but I just didn't love it like I loved A Northern Light. The beginning of the book was kind of dark because of the death of her brother. In general, I wanted to read more about Andie and her experience in France than the diary part of the book because I really liked Andie. What a great character that I think a lot of teenage girls can relate too. Another reason I was kind of reading fast through the diary party was because I wanted to read more about Andie and Virgil (who I think I have a crush on). I can say that I have never read a book where a girl character can play the guitar like nobody's business. All of the music references were great.
I kind of expected the whole time traveling aspect of it and how Andie would somehow be related to Alex. It was clever the way that was worked in and it kind of felt like a movie that I have seen before.
After finishing the book, I read through all of the difference sources that the author used and I cringed when I read that she cited Wikipedia (yuck). Overall, I love it when an author write historical fiction and cites her sources because you can really feel like in this book like I was there following around the characters during the French Revolution. I wish the book was a little shorter but I don't think the author could have explained everything like she did.
I kind of expected the whole time traveling aspect of it and how Andie would somehow be related to Alex. It was clever the way that was worked in and it kind of felt like a movie that I have seen before.
After finishing the book, I read through all of the difference sources that the author used and I cringed when I read that she cited Wikipedia (yuck). Overall, I love it when an author write historical fiction and cites her sources because you can really feel like in this book like I was there following around the characters during the French Revolution. I wish the book was a little shorter but I don't think the author could have explained everything like she did.
meks17's review against another edition
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
andiemags53's review against another edition
4.0
It was a slow moving book at first, but about 1/4 to 1/2 way it gets REALLY interesting and I couldn't put it down!
graypsps's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
graypsps's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
halynah's review against another edition
5.0
Truly amazing, unforgettable and precious book! I love Jennifer Donnelly's style of writing - it's exquisite and brilliant, I loved the plot, though it cost me a big box of Kleenex and plenty of tears, the characters were so well-crafted, that they felt alive to me. The book is very difficult emotionally, but doubtless a must-read - I'm mad at myself, that I haven't read it earlier! I can say without hesitation, that it is one of the best books I've ever read!
abaugher's review against another edition
5.0
2nd CD: so far, so excellent! narrator is superb, story is full, references to popular songs makes me want to listne to them in a whole new way.
excellent all the way through, both the story and the reading of it! hialternating between the french revolutionary period and today, two young women struggle through terrible ordeals. there is a small amount of magical realism and the need to suspend incredulity toward the end, but its just an excellent story!
excellent all the way through, both the story and the reading of it! hialternating between the french revolutionary period and today, two young women struggle through terrible ordeals. there is a small amount of magical realism and the need to suspend incredulity toward the end, but its just an excellent story!