Revolution

Title: Revolution
Author: Jennifer Donnelly
Genre: Contemporary Realistic Fiction

You would like this book if:

• You are passionate about music.
• You like novels with diary entries.
• You like to read historical novels.
• You like books that are told in more than one point of view.

You wouldn't like this book if:

• You like very realistic novels.
• You like books that are very upbeat and positive.
• You aren't a patient reader.

Summary:

This story tells two stories intertwining stories.  Andi's story takes place in modern time; she is angry and depressed, and to make things worse is dragged to Paris by her absent father to catch up on her schoolwork.  Andi discovers the second story in an old diary.  Alexandrine Paradis lived during the French Revolution and her diary tells the story of her traitorous role.  These two teenagers are connected through their ties to heir to the throne of France, but how can they be connected with nearly 250 years between their lives?  This novel is full of mystery, history, intruige, and emotion.