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This is a hard one to review. There were parts of Revolution that I liked and there were parts I had a hard time looking past. I was hoping it would end better so I could sneak out a higher rating, but it didn’t.

First off, let’s start on the positive side; Jennifer Donnelley’s writing style was enjoyable to read. I liked her ability to take 2 different stories, -one from present day and one from the 18th century French revolution- and blend them together seamlessly and keep the flow and the interest going. I liked the musical aspect of the book; I liked the references to lots of different styles of music and bands/composers. I am going to have Norwegian Wood stuck in my head at least for another week. � I am not sure how I feel about that.

I really like historical fiction, and so I thought that element would really make this story unique and fun. But, I had a hard time considering this truly even a marginally historical novel when 2 of the 3 major historical characters in the book were completely fictional; Alexandrine Paradis and Amadé Malherbeau.

I could not get past the fact that Andi; the female protagonist in the modern-day story, came off as self-centered, whiny, and just plain bitchy. I didn’t like her at all and I had a hard time relating to her.

There is this really bizarre plot twist at the end that left me more irritated than anything else. I didn’t see the point and it really ruined the whole 18th century atmosphere that had been so carefully created.

In the end, I cannot bring myself to give this more than 3 stars. Too bad too, because I thought it had potential.