Revolution (review-esque ... thing)

Yesterday afternoon, I finished reading Revolution, by Jennifer Donnelly.
And I'm not really sure what I can say, besides this: It was the closest to perfect book that I have ever read.
Ever.

It follows the story of Andi, who lives in Brooklyn. She is trying to get over the death of her brother, Truman, which she feels is her fault.

Alex (Alexandrine) lives in France in the 18th century. She gets to know the Dauphin, Louis-Charles, and when he is locked away during the revolution (he was a threat to the throne).

Andi visits Paris and finds Alex's diary, and then, well, stuff happens.

Writing Reviews is not my stronghold, but I have to say, this book had everything I like to read about. It all combined to create a wonderful, gripping tale, with some of the most realistic characters and scenes I may ever read about.

It's the type of book I could only dream of writing.

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