Reviewed by jeannamichel on
After reading this, I sure do! This book was FANTASTIC! Mind you, I have been a little obsessive over France and the French Revolution (I know everything about Napolean Bonaparte's teenage years) ever since I could walk. This book was not something for me to miss out on.
It can also be said that the length can be a little daunting, but it's worth every minute.
Andi revolves around her music. I loved how devoted she was and I loved how all she really cared about was her mom and her music. I respected her for it, even though at times (when she was trying to commit suicide) all I wanted to do was strangle her. Alex was amazing and very much like And- which was purposely done. Virgil was like the boyfriend, I'll never have. He was perfect, but flawed at the same time. And Amade was just adorable. (Spoiler ->) After hearing all about his history from her thesis and then actually getting to meet him... It was awesome. Who knew a famous composer could like music like Coldplay and Radiohead?
I cannot say how much I want to go to France now. The descriptions were tangible and lovely. Watching the sunrise at Sacre-Coeur was truly breathtaking! This book felt entirely real to me and if I wasn't already reading something else, I'd reread it over agin.
The ending was okay. I'm not going to praise it, but I enjoyed some of the ending and some I didn't. Some of that that included her dad and her mom's bad days was why I didn't like the ending. But Virgil was still dreamy and the book was still amazing. Anyone, want to start a revolution with me? I'll get the fireworks.
Reading updates
- Started reading
- 17 February, 2011: Finished reading
- 17 February, 2011: Reviewed