Solid historical novel. It gave me a very good understanding of the motivations and rationale of the key generals at the Battle of Gettysburg. Sometimes motivations don't come across in a history book. But here, in a novel, Shaara was able to tell the reader why each man thought the decision he made was a good one, and if he followed a decision that he felt was bad, why he followed it.
The fight scenes themselves were taut, gripping and emotional: Buford's defense, Little Round Top, Pickett's charge.
Some of the introspection, which was great and provided so much insight into the characters, could get a little long.
The fight scenes themselves were taut, gripping and emotional: Buford's defense, Little Round Top, Pickett's charge.
Some of the introspection, which was great and provided so much insight into the characters, could get a little long.
The Killer Angels is a really good read if you have any interest in the Civil War.
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I really enjoyed The Killer Angels and would recommed it to anyone - with or without an interest in the Civil War. It was instrumental in developing my interest in the War Between the States - and I went on to write my own novel as a result. (Shades of Gray)
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