Gods And Generals: A Novel Of The Civil War by Jeff Shaara
Gods And Generals: A Novel Of The Civil War

Jeff Shaara

Gods And Generals: A Novel Of The Civil War

The Civil War Trilogy #1

Jeff Shaara

22 hours, 38 minutes first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction historical emotional informative slow-paced
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For readers who are deeply invested in the rich history of the American Civil War and its pivotal battles, Gods And Generals: A Novel Of The Civil War by Jeff Shaara is a gripping and informative read that explores the minds and motivations of the war's most iconic generals, offering a unique and immersive perspective on the conflict.

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The Civil War as seen by generals on both sides of the conflict. They are the Confederacy's Lee and Jackson, and the Union's Chamberlain and Hancock. The novel follows them from the start of the war to just before the Battle of Gettysburg. A prequ...

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Community Reviews

3.86
based on 1,159 reviews

Moods

informative: 77%

adventurous: 54%

emotional: 54%

tense: 50%

reflective: 40%

challenging: 31%

inspiring: 27%

dark: 18%

sad: 18%

hopeful: 4%


Pace

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40% of readers chose medium
45% of readers chose slow
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Plot or character driven?

12% of readers chose Plot
56% of readers chose A mix
31% of readers chose Character
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Strong character development?

41% of readers chose Yes
29% of readers chose Complicated
29% of readers chose No
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Loveable characters?

41% of readers chose Yes
47% of readers chose Complicated
11% of readers chose No
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Diverse cast of characters?

12% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
81% of readers chose No
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

17% of readers chose Yes
47% of readers chose Complicated
35% of readers chose No
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