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This is what good historical fiction looks like.
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Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

A wonderfully told story about the Civil War. This novel get me into reading with I was in my teens, so it holds a special place in my heart. In case you were wondering, don't bother with his son's books unless there is one war you are interesting in.
adventurous dark emotional informative sad tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
adventurous informative reflective tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: N/A
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: N/A
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: N/A

First book to make me sob that I remember.
Probably historically inaccurate but as literature it's *chef's kiss*

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Ol' Stonewall Jackson didn't eat pepper because it makes his left leg weak.

A highly entertaining historical fiction from the perspective of various military leaders on the Confederate and Union sides during the infamous Battle of Gettysburg. Very helpful to supplement learning about the history of the U.S. Civil War with this book, as the dramatizations help characters like Jubal Early, Joshua Chamberlain, George Pickett etc. stick in your mind. 

Leaves me wanting to read more historical fiction.
adventurous emotional informative inspiring reflective sad tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

The Civil War was such a fascinating period of history. Reading about Gettysburg in this medium is informative and emotional. Really amazing stuff.