A review by pirate_jesus
Across Five Aprils by Irene Hunt

5.0

Compiled from familial history and personal newspaper/letter collections, among other things, this ranks among the most accurate works of historical fiction surrounding the American Civil War. It’s beautifully written and often brought me to tears. This book is as relevant to today’s sociopolitical climate, and the hands needing extended herein, as it is to the era it pays homage. Sadly, those belonging to younger generations can’t seem to agree so Across Five Aprils’ rating now suffers at the hands of their misunderstanding, or that which their parents have bestowed upon them.