The Red Necklace: A Novel of the French Revolution Audiobook

" The book was very interesting...slow at first but very good. "

" In France in 1789 some people are talking about revolution, but Yann is more concerned with where his next meal will come from. Whe the mysterious Count Kalliovski invites Yann and his magician boss to perform, they think their fortunes are made. But by the end of the night the agician is dead. Yann manages to escape with his life, his wits, and an oddly simple red necklace. "

" I wanted to like this book, but it was just ok. I was expecting more on the actual Revolution, when really it was more about magic, murder, mystery and ghosts. "

" I actually didn't finish this book, but I'm writing a review just to inform anyone who considers reading it. I gave this to one of my students to read, thinking it would be an excellent way for him to learn some of the history attached to the French Revolution. And while the history was definitely there, the plot was so fragmented that it was nearly impossible to follow exactly what was going on. I read most of the book myself and was seriously disappointed. It felt more like the rough draft or even the outline of a story than a finished product. It had potential, but it just had too much going on to form a cohesive whole and actually work. "

" Somehow it was ten times more charming and intriguing when listening to the audiobook read by Tom Hiddleston.... Ahem. "

" Wonderful! It's slightly confusing at times but still packed with action, mystery, history, and romance. Overall a great read! "

" Really Good. Slow at times but I love the mixture of history and fiction. There is also such a wonderful array of characters. Also, The Tom Hiddleston audio book makes it that much better. "

" I liked the book well enough, but was kind of thrown off by the quick ending. "

" I loved the tone of this book! It was a really cool cross-over between historical fiction and fantasy. I want to read the next one as well. "

" An intriguing historical fiction read. "

" I love historical fiction and this was an "ok" read,could have been so much more. "

" Excellent! It grabbed me right from the beginning and never let go. The only thing wrong with it is that it wasn't long enough for me. This could have easily been a 600 page book and still would have kept my interest throughout. "

" Great book! If you like historical fiction this is one for you to read. "

" I've already read this book once, but I love it a lot! So I'm gonna read it again. And now that I'm finished, I still love it!! "

" Story takes place in France during the revolution. this book was not what i expected it to be. alot more exciting and complicated. this was a great read- I hope there is a sequal to it. "

" Great book! It's set in the French Revolution, has magic and love. I loved it. BUT...now I have to wait for the sequel (which makes me mad). "

" Well written. This story really pulled me in. Its about a gypsy boy who meets an aristocrat girl during the French revolution. "

" I enjoyed this book however, because it is written about the French Revolution it is a bit dark and violent. "

" I liked the book but would have preferred more character development and focus on the characters. I like history fiction, which this is but when it focuses more on the people than the events. "

" I loved the beginning of this book. Having studied the French revolution and been to many of the places in the book it was fun to read. However the ending became a little forced. I'm not too excited about reading a sequel. "

" I started reading this book because I had read I, Coriander but I could not get into it and so disliked it. I couldn't finish the first chapter.. "

" It was pretty good, about the french revolution. "

" Couldn't finish it because it was too boring but maybe I'm try next time "

" Good book !!! It has a good plot and plenty of fascinating characters. From the evil count Kalliovski to little poor inocent Sido !! i just can't to read the silver blade !! "

" I really enjoyed this slightly historical romance, it has fun characters. "

" Enjoyed this book. Its really good if you like books that are based on mediveal times. "