I really thought that this novel would focus on Madame Tussaud and her wax figures and while it does mention that this was mainly about the French Revolution. I understand that the French Revolution was an important event in her life but it just seemed to drag this book on and make it insufferably b...
I think it will be very interesting if you don't know a whole lot about the French revolution already, or if you're curious about who Madame Tussaud was. Too be honest, I didn't realize she was real. It's sparked a new interest in French history for me, and it is very well written.
Marie's time in prison was quite possibly the most interesting part of this entire book.