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A review by suzannedix
Past Perfect by Leila Sales
4.0
Reviewed by a 7th grader: Past Perfect is told from the point of view of Chelsea, a high school girl who has recently broken up with her boyfriend Ezra. The story takes place over one summer when Chelsea, her best friend Fiona, and Ezra all have jobs at the Essex Historical Colonial Village, a local Revolutionary War reenactment tourist site, They spend their days in old costumes as "interpreters" but after hours, much goes on, including feuding with a nearby Civil War Historical Village.
For a teen centered realistic fiction novel, this one was pretty good. There's the whole "getting over the ex" cliché sort of thing, but the historical reenactment village as the back drop for the drama makes it more unique and interesting. Throughout the book, the author realistically shows Chelsea's thoughts and actions. The plot is not thought-provoking or anything like that, but it's different, and worth reading if you have the time.
Recommended.
For a teen centered realistic fiction novel, this one was pretty good. There's the whole "getting over the ex" cliché sort of thing, but the historical reenactment village as the back drop for the drama makes it more unique and interesting. Throughout the book, the author realistically shows Chelsea's thoughts and actions. The plot is not thought-provoking or anything like that, but it's different, and worth reading if you have the time.
Recommended.