i know i already posted today, but i really wanted to share this book with you. it's for music lovers, writers, historical fiction lovers, anyone who loves a good coming-of-age story. and no, you can't borrow my copy because i am going to reread and reread until i figure out how donnelly does it.
REVOLUTION by jennifer donnelly
stunning, heart-breaking, masterful prose. a book about a troubled teen, riddled with guilt, with only her music helping her hold on to her sanity. donnelly is a master of the metaphor, one any writer would do well to study for her sheer writerly-crafing-genius, but she is also so much more. she takes a wounded, imperfect character, makes her grief, guilt, paranoia, and rage real for the reader, and then leads us on an incredible journey to healing, hope and peace. with cleverness, subtlety, and judiciousness.
if this were a movie it would be rated "r" for language and a few references to substance abuse—but in my opinion, totally worth the read and i wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone 14 and up.
I really like the other things I've read by her. How long is this book? And can I borrow yours? (Someday when my to-read pile is a little shorter?)
ReplyDeleteHave you read A Northern Light? I checked it out of the library last week but haven't started.
ReplyDeleteI found your book FIRE when I was cleaning my crap, I mean craft room. I'll get it over to you.
I've been eyeing this for awhile at the library, I guess it's time to cave and check it out.
ReplyDeleteI have loved her other books so good, another great read referral from Rachel.
ReplyDeleteHummm.... I say some hub-bub about this one and was wondering if it was any good. Excited to check it out!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the recommendation. I finished it yesterday and loved it!
ReplyDeletecan. not. stop. thinking. about. this. one.
ReplyDeletei want to host a ball with red ribbons and wigs now.
want to come?