Reviews - Alexander Hamilton

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It took me a bit to get into, but I'm glad I stuck with it. Really fascinating story of a founding father I don't know much about. After reading (and loving) David McCullough's John Adams, it was interesting to read this and get another perspective on Thomas Jefferson and George washington, to name a few. Very interesting man who did SO much in the founding years of this country. Pretty amazing and inspiring. Now I'm ready to watch the musical!

srestrepo92886's review against another edition

4.5

informative slow-paced

dangerousbusiness's review against another edition

It was so long, I kept putting it on the back burner. It is interesting material, but it is too much to handle when balancing work, school and home life.

turtlekat23's review against another edition

4.0

informative medium-paced

kgc8's review against another edition

Love the musical, but this book was just too long/slow for me! I feel like I've been reading for so long and Hamilton hasn't even left his island home yet!

gosoxjsw's review against another edition

4.0

3.5

janellepyoung's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous informative medium-paced

kayrude's review against another edition

5.0

If I am to be completely honest, the only reason I chose to read this book in the first place was because of the musical. Once I started it, however, I couldn't stop. Chernow expertly shapes the life of Alexander Hamilton into a detail-rich narrative that captures readers from the first page. He illustrates Hamilton's gusto, cockiness, and compassion beautifully, allowing the reader to live the events alongside him.

It is a must-read for all!