BROOKLYN: Andi Alpers is on the edge. She’s angry at her father for leaving, angry at her mother for not being able to cope, and heartbroken by the loss of her younger brother, Truman. Rage and grief are destroying her. And she’s about to be expelled from Brooklyn Heights’ most prestigious private school when her father intervenes. Now Andi must accompany him to Paris for winter break.PARIS: Alexandrine Paradis lived over two centuries ago. She dreamed of making her mark on the Paris stage, but a fateful encounter with a doomed prince of France cast her in a tragic role she didn’t want—and couldn’t escape.
Two girls, two centuries apart. One never knowing the other. But when Andi finds Alexandrine’s diary, she recognizes something in her words and is moved to the point of obsession. There’s comfort and distraction for Andi in the journal’s antique pages—until, on a midnight journey through the catacombs of Paris, Alexandrine’s words transcend paper and time, and the past becomes suddenly, terrifyingly present.
Jennifer Donnelly, author of the award-winning novel A Northern Light, artfully weaves two girls’ stories into one unforgettable account of life, loss, and enduring love. Revolution spans centuries and vividly depicts the eternal struggles of the human heart.
Revolution is probably not a book I'd typically pick up, but I checked it out from the library on my Nook. I didn't have anything else I really wanted to read at the time, so I gave it a go. I am so glad I did! Andi is a girl with a very hard exterior, but I love how the story reveals who she really is. Alexandrine is a girl who lived centuries ago, and Andi finds her diary and wants to learn more about her. The author is able to weave stories of these two girls together in a captivating way. This was definitely a unique and unpredictable story, and it was very interesting in a good way. I also enjoyed the historical Paris setting. I'm glad I checked it out from the library on the Nook!
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