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4.1 AVERAGE
4.1 AVERAGE
A fantastic novelisation of the events that lead to and unfolded in the Battle of Gettysberg. Very emotional and powerful ending, although it is hard to exclude that this may have been greatly enhanced by Stephen Hoye's excellent narration in the audio book version.
This is a solid book (great writing!), but I didn't think it was spectacular. While there is some great insight provided regarding decisions made by Lee, I feel like if I'm going to read historical fiction, I would like a little more character development...a little more emotion...a little more Gone with the Wind.
I know! I'm such a girl...but I really think this is a book really meant for guys. It's not that I think women won't enjoy it, but I think it appeals to the less-emotional state of men. Does that make sense?
I appreciate the holes the novel fills by trying to explain strategic aspects of the Civil War, but the maps included confused me more than helped me. And all the names! Hard to keep it all straight...
With all of that said, I'm glad I read it...but more than anything it makes me want to read [b:Gone With the Wind|18405|Gone With the Wind|Margaret Mitchell|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166913011s/18405.jpg|3358283], some [a:John Jakes|5768|John Jakes|http://photo.goodreads.com/authors/1208964729p2/5768.jpg], and even a little [a:Ken Follett|3447|Ken Follett|http://photo.goodreads.com/authors/1284590179p2/3447.jpg].
I know! I'm such a girl...but I really think this is a book really meant for guys. It's not that I think women won't enjoy it, but I think it appeals to the less-emotional state of men. Does that make sense?
I appreciate the holes the novel fills by trying to explain strategic aspects of the Civil War, but the maps included confused me more than helped me. And all the names! Hard to keep it all straight...
With all of that said, I'm glad I read it...but more than anything it makes me want to read [b:Gone With the Wind|18405|Gone With the Wind|Margaret Mitchell|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166913011s/18405.jpg|3358283], some [a:John Jakes|5768|John Jakes|http://photo.goodreads.com/authors/1208964729p2/5768.jpg], and even a little [a:Ken Follett|3447|Ken Follett|http://photo.goodreads.com/authors/1284590179p2/3447.jpg].
Historical fiction that offers superb detail about The Battle of Gettysburg. (The movie "Gettysburg" was based on this novel.) The writing is brisk and keeps you coming back for more as it never gets boring. It really makes you understand what each day was like--the terror the soldiers must've felt during the battles, the gruesomeness of war, and why certain decisions were so important.
A really interesting novel about some of the key figures at Gettysburg.
Wow. Just wow. Deserves its praise and Pulitzer. There are books that tell you a bit of history. And then there are books that get so deep into your soul that what you know about history changes. This book is the latter. I read it and my grasp not only of the battle of Gettysburg but of the very principles of the Civil War itself were shifted. Absolutely great read.
Remarkable account of the Battle of Gettysburg as seen through the eyes of both Union and Confederate leaders. Before reading I wasn’t entirely sure who even won this most important of battles, but now I feel as if I have spent four days at the scene. I now want to read the others in this trilogy. Usually not a fan or military fiction but this was more than that.
I just visited Gettysburg and picked this book up at the visitor's center bookstore. Having just toured the site, this book brought to life the people behind the battle. Recommend for those who enjoy military or Civil War books.
This book began my love for the Civil War when I read it 15 years ago. Absolutely brilliant book.
I learned a lot about leAdership and strategy from this book.
Like all stories of Gettysburg, reading this book broke my heart