pickThe historical novel The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara masterfully depicts the Battle of Gettysburg from June 29- July 3, 1863. Through character-driven narratives from both Union and Confederate perspectives, it explores themes of family, decision-making, friendship, and slavery. Vividly portrayed historical figures allow readers to connect with them, while the fictional format enhances the novel‘s appeal.
pickPulitzer 1975. Battle of Gettysburg
pickThis was a wonderful read, but brutal in places. It‘s a coming-of-age tale about a boy searching for his father who is in the Confederate Army. He finds him at Gettysburg. The writing is pitch perfect as far as characters and their voices. There are spots where it‘s not for the faint of heart, but it was so worth it. And it was a Little Free Library find (and returned)! A surprising find, that I recommend!
Apparently that‘s how they do it when you‘re sold to the army for a jug of whiskey and a lie
pickThis book is a historical fiction story about Homer P. Figg. This book bring you back in time during the civil war. It depicts a loving relationship between two brothers.
so-soAs much as I want to give this a thumbs up, this Pulitzer Prize winner fell flat for me. I appreciated the weariness portrayed on both sides of the conflict, but the “characters” never really came to life for me. Often the author seemed to have major generals forgetting why they were really fighting, which I found puzzling. I was searching for something more.
1. Tagged book changed how I look at history: from dry and boring (as I‘d been taught it in school) to lively and relevant and personal.
2. More or less. I‘ll probably wear green and add a splash of Jameson to my ginger ale.
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