The Killer Angelsby
Michael Shaara
From Library Journal
The late Shaara's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel (1974) concerns the battle of Gettysburg and was the basis for the 1993 film Gettysburg. The events immediately before and during the battle are seen through the eyes of Confederate Generals Lee, Longstreet, and Armistead and Federal General Buford, Colonel Joshua L. Chamberlain, and a host of others. The author's ability to convey the thoughts of men in war as well as their confusion-the so-called "fog of battle"-is outstanding.
(I finished listening to this audio book on my way to work this afternoon. It is the selection for the local library's book group that meets tomorrow, so I just got it completed in time. The book is a classic. I have not seen the movie but plan to. Enjoy the trailer that follows. Also click on the title and the authors name to follow the links and learn more.)
(I finished listening to this audio book on my way to work this afternoon. It is the selection for the local library's book group that meets tomorrow, so I just got it completed in time. The book is a classic. I have not seen the movie but plan to. Enjoy the trailer that follows. Also click on the title and the authors name to follow the links and learn more.)
hubby read this long time ago he sayed it was very good-he was an authority on the civil war
ReplyDeleteGettysburg is Mark's favorite movie so I am sure we will watch it soon.
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