Reviews

The General and Julia by Jon Clinch

chuckri's review against another edition

informative fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

denaultgen's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

runslikesnail's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

mhogan1970's review against another edition

adventurous emotional inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

ehartsbooks's review

informative reflective slow-paced

3.0

mlwilson1021's review against another edition

4.0

The General and Julia is a fascinating historical fiction novel detailing the adult life of Ulysses S Grant as he lay dying while trying to complete his memoirs in order to not leave his family in financial ruin. I thought the author did a great job of showing Grant as he likely was, both very good, yet deeply flawed. His wife, Julia, is important to the story; however, I didn’t think the title was especially fitting as the focus isn’t really on her or even their relationship. Thanks to Netgalley and Atria for this ARC.

acrowder's review against another edition

informative reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

susaned's review against another edition

adventurous informative reflective sad medium-paced

4.5

lisah1058's review against another edition

informative reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

mcw23's review against another edition

adventurous informative reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0