Revolution

Pretty engaging historical fiction about the French Revolution, and sparked my interest in checking out the sources listed for classical guitar music history, Louis XVII and the Paris catacombs. Characters and plot are targeted to appeal to young adults (the intended audience), but from reviews and promotions, I was expecting more of a “crossover” novel that adults would enjoy as well. So, I was disappointed that the pacing of story was so rapid and superficial – short chapters, shallow dialogue, implausible events–that just strike me as catering to attention-challenged teens looking for a quick read. I was hoping for more development of the issues the main character was tackling.

I would suggest this to teens (15-17) already interested in historical fiction, but it's not a book I would suggest to adults looking for fiction on these particular eras or topics.