A review by ghostowngranny
My Name Is Mary Sutter by Robin Oliveira

5.0

I've read many books, fiction and non-fiction, about the Civil War. The more authentic and honest they are, the more difficult they are to read--similar to reading about the Nazi death camps. This beautifully written novel draws the reader deeply into not only the horrendous conditions of the Civil War battlefields but also into the minds of the devoted individuals who tried their damndest to keep the wounded alive. Ms. Oliveira intuitively shows the reader her characters' innermost feelings and conflicts at difficult times.

I read a lot of historical fiction by popular authors who are recognized for this genre of women in history. None of them, in my experience write as evocatively as Ms. Oliveira. I am excited to have discovered this exceptional author and I look forward to reading the rest of her work. This is probably the best book I have read so far this year.