Hamilton: The Revolution

Written by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Jeremy McCarter

A book for adult readers reviewed by Mia

    

Hamilton: A Revolution is about the musical, Hamilton. It includes facts about how Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote the play’s songs and cast its actors. Additionally, the book includes all of the play’s songs, from “Alexander Hamilton” (the first song) to “Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story” (the last song). In the margins, Lin-Manuel Miranda includes some notes about performing in the musical and writing its songs.

I enjoyed Hamilton: A Revolution because it explains what went into writing and performing Hamilton. It details a lot about the musical that you would not have otherwise known. For example, “The Story of Tonight” was based on a tune Lin-Manuel Miranda created with his friends called “I've Got a Bridge to Sell You.” Lin-Manuel Miranda changed the lyrics, and “The Story of Tonight" was made. Overall, I enjoyed this book because it shows how Lin-Manuel Miranda was inspired and created Hamilton.