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In Search of Honor
The peaceful existence of young Jacques Chenier and his family is shattered as the anarchy and terror of the French Revolution begins. While the war rages throughout Paris, Jacques struggles to survive one calamity after another in a desperate attempt to free himself from the bitter memory of his father's murder. In the process he discovers the true meaning of honor.
Paperback, 153 pages
Published
January 1st 1992
by BJU Press
(first published June 1991)
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In Search of Honor is a fast-paced historical fiction set during the beginning of the French Revolution (1787-1793). It has injustice treatment, a prison break, historical figures, the Revolution, and other excitement.
While the characters were not precisely likable, I could fully understand and sympathize with why they did what they did. I certainly wanted to know what happened to them and read the book through in practically one sitting. I especially enjoyed the world-building as the excellent...more
While the characters were not precisely likable, I could fully understand and sympathize with why they did what they did. I certainly wanted to know what happened to them and read the book through in practically one sitting. I especially enjoyed the world-building as the excellent...more
This is one of my favorite books. I would love to write books like this. Books of historical fiction that bring to life the battles that we each must face. Books that can entertain, make history live, and cause us to look inward, stimulating growth.
15 year old Jacques Chenier is the son of a skilled sculptor in France on the brink of revolution. He practices every day with his father, until the quality of his work cannot be distinguished from that of his father's. Life changed drastically the da...more
15 year old Jacques Chenier is the son of a skilled sculptor in France on the brink of revolution. He practices every day with his father, until the quality of his work cannot be distinguished from that of his father's. Life changed drastically the da...more
A well written story about a young man in pre-revolutionary Paris who makes the journey of discovering what is truly honorable. A good story for all youngsters, but it will probably appeal more to boys.
This one was a little too Christian for me. Reading the Bible and believing the word of God is how to live honorably. Um, my be 1 way, but it's not the only way.
This would be a wonderful book to teach the French Revolution in juxtaposition with. It is full of honesty and heart.
This is a great book for teaching children about the french revolution from a french child's point of view
An easy intro into the violent French Revolution.
This one's a tale set in the French Revolution. It's the story of Jacques Chénier, the son of a sculptor. His father is killed by a French nobleman, an event which fills Jaques' heart with hatred and his mother's with despair. Other events give Jacques more reason to be angry. When the revolution comes, he then has the opportunity to settle accounts. Will he seek revenge? Or might he take a more honorable road? Overall it's a good enough story, but it lacks the drama, liveliness or character to...more
I didn't like it at the time, but I don't remember why.
I recall really enjoying this one
It was okay. A tad too preachy when it could have told more about the French Revolution.
Interesting, but a little on the religious side.
I liked this book, and it had a spiritual message about pride which I learned from greatly. All in all, other than the mild depression for the sad main character, I liked the book.
This book was amazing! It was sad and grieving at parts, but I really think that everyone should read it.
May 08, 2013
Julie Sanderlin
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Michelle Mcpeters
marked it as summer-reading-krys
Apr 24, 2013
Katy
marked it as to-read
Apr 18, 2013
Annie Hutchins
marked it as to-read
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