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bookbuggs93's review against another edition
5.0
I thought this was an amazing book! I love the time period of the French revolution and Marie Antoinette so I couldn't put this book down. I also like how the author ties this time period to music, something we all can relate to. I recommend this book and believe this book is worthy of five stars.
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
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
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!
iceangel32's review against another edition
5.0
Wow...I was not sue what I would think of this book, but I loved it. I was not sure if I would like the historical part of the book(I am not a big history reader), but it added so much to the story. I may look for more books in the genre now. The book pulled me in at the beginning and I did not what to put it down. I related to Andi at the beginning when she was struggling girl form Brooklyn through her journey to Paris. I got pulled into not only Andi's story but Alex's story. I love the addition of music and art and how it showed how the arts can help. It also in my option showed that too much of anything is not good. I like the way at the end Andi finds happiness and even though she losses, she gains too.
brianne_k's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 / 5
Just not at all what I was hoping for or expecting. I was super excited to read this one.. and it was such a let down.
Just not at all what I was hoping for or expecting. I was super excited to read this one.. and it was such a let down.
vegprincess's review against another edition
4.0
I was torn between giving this 3.5 stars or 4. Some of the books was a little over the top for me but I really enjoyed Alex's diary from 18th century France.