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Liked It “Engrossing historical fiction. Civil war drama and romance. Excellent research and well written. Interesting info regarding Jewish influence and history. I was not happy with the ending in that I wish the actual resolution/ending was a bit longer, and explained better. However, I really njoyed...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“Engrossing historical fiction. Civil war drama and romance. Excellent research and well written. Interesting info regarding Jewish influence and history. I was not happy with the ending in that I wish the actual resolution/ending was a bit longer, and explained better. However, I really njoyed this and found I could not put it down.”
Marisa wrote this review Wednesday, October 28 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This book grabbed me from the very first sentence. I love when authors can do that! I made the mistake of judging this book after a quick glance at the cover and thought it would be about President Lincoln. It is not. It tells the story of a young man who joins the Union Army duriing the American Civil War and accepts missions given to him by the Union Secret Service. Later he must deal with his guilt, as he has affected many lives and struggles to atone. The story rolls along quickly, with many twists and surprises, until the very last page. I highly recommend it and am eager to read more by Dara Horn.”
Patti B wrote this review Tuesday, October 20 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Fairly gripping story about a Jewish Union Soldier who did his part as a spy during the civil war.
Lydia P wrote this review Friday, October 9 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
This book has everything in it from romance to intrigue and mystery, action, and solid civil war facts about the involvement of Jews in the Civil War. The author's notes at the end are also very interesting.
The reason this book is not getting 4 stars from me (I give it more 3.5 stars) is because while well written and definitely interesting, the main character felt somewhat detached and overall, was not a likeable character. That's not to say those things make a great book - just that the book could have benefited more I think by making him more human. The author touched some on his conflict from doing his duties, but I really didn't feel a struggle from him. It's hard to explain, but the book is a worthwhile and interesting read.”
“Interesting historical novel. Made me concious of the wide spread involvement in the war and the deep beliefs so many people held. It seems no one was neutral.
Valerie C wrote this review Saturday, August 29 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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“A different view of the civil war -- even though it's historical fiction”
Sheila N wrote this review Thursday, August 20 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“An interesting "light read". Well researched but too contrived.”
Marsha J wrote this review Saturday, July 4 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“I loved this book -- great historical fiction -- spies, Yankees, Rebels, sons, daughters, Jews, Christians -- a wonderful love story -- starts on Passover in 1862 -- ends early April 1865 as Richmond and the Confederacy come to a fiery end!”
Judy H wrote this review Wednesday, June 3 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“This book was good, but it took a while for me to get throught. I recomend it..”
Sheila K wrote this review Monday, June 1 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Horn is not subtle about making a point about the irony of Jews in the Confederacy during the Civil War. One of the opening scenes is of a Passover seder celebrating the liberation of Jews from bondage in Egypt being served by black slaves. And although I certainly know more now than I did before about Jews in the Civil War, what I really took from this book was just a good, well-told story.”
mmz wrote this review Friday, April 10 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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