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4.1 AVERAGE
4.1 AVERAGE
I loved it. Not a fan of historical fiction, but if there's a big bloody battle, I'm all for it. Amazingly well written and realistic. I definitely understand the Confederate mindset now.
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Alternating between Union and Confederate points of view, this book tells the story of the three day battle of Gettysburg in 1863. Shaara gives us a <i>lot</i> of both dialogue between the characters and internal monologues. I hope he did his homework because it's powerful and leaves the reader with definite impressions about the different generals and officers. I enjoyed this one far more than <i>Gods and Generals</i> which his son wrote to turn this book into a series. First of all, it was shorter and easier to follow, and second of all, there was more action to balance all the inner monologues. Still, unless you're a diehard fan of war books, (or just really have your heart set on finishing your tbr like I do), I don't recommend rushing out to buy this one. It was entertaining enough, but get it from the library. :)
emotional
informative
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
One of my favorite books of all time. Incredible way to envision they very human aspects of the American Civil War.
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The Value of a Star: Ratings Explained
This is the book General H. Norman Schwarzkopf described as "the best and most realistic historical novel about war that I have ever read."
Me too Stormin' Normon. I don't know if I've ever been more impressed.
Sole recipient of the 1975 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, The Killer Angels is a historical dramatization of the Battle of Gettysburg--where a Union victory was the turning point in the American Civil War, but at the staggering cost of 50,000 Americans lives.
50,000. In three days.
Nearly the same amount of American deaths as occurred during the entirety of the Vietnam War.
How about this: 750,000 Americans were killed during the Civil War.
More than the number of Americans killed during WWII, WWI, Vietnam, Korean War, American Revolution, War of 1812, Mexican/American War, Iraq/Afghanistan Wars, and the Philippine-American War.
COMBINED. At least that's what Wikipedia is telling me.
While the facts are staggering, it's not the facts themselves that have left me so impressed with The Killer Angels. It's the seamless integration of history and story that caught me. The story pulled me through with it's power--forced me through is more accurate. This is a white-knuckled history lesson unlike anything I've experienced before.
Told from the point of view of several key historical figures on both sides of the conflict, the history part of the story is rich. With details and insights pulled from memoirs and writings of the actual players, we get a first hand look into the always emotional and frequently gut-wrenching emotions behind each decision and order. The history and facts are woven through this amazing story, and suddenly Robert E. Lee, James Longstreet, Joshua Chamberlain, John Buford, and others long gone are real and alive. Amazing. Simply amazing.
Brother vs brother. Friend vs friend. Rights. The English looking to take back some of their lost colonies. Slavery. Army life. Why fight? The Cause. War heroes. War villains. How can there be good guys and bad guys when everyone is American? How did our country survive? The impact of the American Civil War is still felt today. Brutality and death. Generals sending soldiers to die. Behind the scenes. Fault. Blame. Strategy. Tactics. Morality. The battles.
This was real.
My eyes are opened. No language. PG fighting and violence. Appropriate for all. Recommend for all.
Happy Reading!
The Value of a Star: Ratings Explained
This is the book General H. Norman Schwarzkopf described as "the best and most realistic historical novel about war that I have ever read."
Me too Stormin' Normon. I don't know if I've ever been more impressed.
Sole recipient of the 1975 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, The Killer Angels is a historical dramatization of the Battle of Gettysburg--where a Union victory was the turning point in the American Civil War, but at the staggering cost of 50,000 Americans lives.
50,000. In three days.
Nearly the same amount of American deaths as occurred during the entirety of the Vietnam War.
How about this: 750,000 Americans were killed during the Civil War.
More than the number of Americans killed during WWII, WWI, Vietnam, Korean War, American Revolution, War of 1812, Mexican/American War, Iraq/Afghanistan Wars, and the Philippine-American War.
COMBINED. At least that's what Wikipedia is telling me.
While the facts are staggering, it's not the facts themselves that have left me so impressed with The Killer Angels. It's the seamless integration of history and story that caught me. The story pulled me through with it's power--forced me through is more accurate. This is a white-knuckled history lesson unlike anything I've experienced before.
Told from the point of view of several key historical figures on both sides of the conflict, the history part of the story is rich. With details and insights pulled from memoirs and writings of the actual players, we get a first hand look into the always emotional and frequently gut-wrenching emotions behind each decision and order. The history and facts are woven through this amazing story, and suddenly Robert E. Lee, James Longstreet, Joshua Chamberlain, John Buford, and others long gone are real and alive. Amazing. Simply amazing.
Brother vs brother. Friend vs friend. Rights. The English looking to take back some of their lost colonies. Slavery. Army life. Why fight? The Cause. War heroes. War villains. How can there be good guys and bad guys when everyone is American? How did our country survive? The impact of the American Civil War is still felt today. Brutality and death. Generals sending soldiers to die. Behind the scenes. Fault. Blame. Strategy. Tactics. Morality. The battles.
This was real.
My eyes are opened. No language. PG fighting and violence. Appropriate for all. Recommend for all.
Happy Reading!
This was a terrifically researched and simply told story of the Battle of Gettysburg in you-are-there unforced detail. Just riveting.
A moving and eye-opening telling of the battle of Gettysburg, read perfectly by Stephen Hoye. Made me proud to be a Mainer, and gave me a deep, new appreciation for Joshua Chamberlain. There was so much sorrow, my heart broke over and over again for many of the figures that I'd never bothered learning about until now. What a tragedy it all was.
Fascinating look at the battle of Gettysburg from the inside out. Lots of human drama: things you never think about when you think about warfare. Interesting style; it has the feel of a military journal or report, with unexpected imagery and emotion. I have mixed feelings about how he presents Robert E. Lee, who is sort of a god to the people of Virginia.
this book was terribly boring as i was forced to read it for my apush class but i had to give it two stars rather than one because i got a 100% on the test somehow and it boosted my final grade from an a- to an a!!
(also am i the only one who ships longstreet and fremantle a little?)
(also am i the only one who ships longstreet and fremantle a little?)
adventurous
informative
inspiring
reflective