What I Saw and How I Lied / Revolution

That is the title of the book I just finished, not a report on my deceit.


What I Saw and How I lied by Judy Blundell is my second and final book of my historical fiction reading challenge.  Who knew I would finish it so soon! Turns out I was confused and I do like historical fiction.  I think I just dislike the Civil War, sorry Mom.

This book was a little gem that I found at my mom's local borders that was going out of business.  All books were at least 50% off and I snagged a bunch of historical fiction from the young adult section. (The adult fiction was pretty picked over)

This was a quick read about a family in post WWII America.  Right after the war actually.  I love reading about that time period and can't imagine what it must have been like during WWII and immediately after.  This book started slow for me, but I think I expected lying and deceit right off the bat. It takes a bit to get into that part of the plot.  I loved how the characters evolved from one dimensional characters into full blown flawed human beings.

I also recently finished Revolution by Jennifer Donnelly. Another borders 50% off find.

This book takes place in modern day Paris and Paris over 200 years ago during the French revolution.  Since this book took place in the past and in the modern day, I say it counts as half a historical fiction book. My historical fiction count is now up to 2.5.  Take that reading challenge!

Here is an excerpt from goodreads:  "Two girls, two centuries apart. One never knowing the other. But when Andi finds Alexandrine’s diary, she recognizes something in her words and is moved to the point of obsession. There’s comfort and distraction for Andi in the journal’s antique pages—until, on a midnight journey through the catacombs of Paris, Alexandrine’s words transcend paper and time, and the past becomes suddenly, terrifyingly present. "


It was fascinating to learn more about the French revolution and I am now on the search to read more historical fiction about that time period. 


Both were great books and I have copies of each to lend if anyone wants to borrow one or both!