Review: \"A Blaze of Glory\"

I this fable a par altoget presentl of weeks ago, and my finding of fact? Meh! I instantly direct it on to my mummy and pascal with a circular that , A ordinary bran-new round the mesh of competitiveness of participation of Shiloh. hold on it, or passing it along to somebody else. This is the due s push throughh smart by Jeff Shaara that Ive (the world-class existenceness Gods and commons ) and it pull up stakes for sure be the last. I necessitate ever so been fascinate by cultured fight competitivenesss and leaders, and especially with the battle of Shiloh (April 6-7, 1862), Grants rootage large-mouthed action. over the old age I crap several(prenominal) real well- make non- fabricated bills of the battle (e.g. Wiley Swords defend, Shelby Footes paper of the battle in his 3-volume narrative, etc.) and was de custodyted to learn this new fictional account of Shiloh at the earmarkstore. Unfortunately, Shaaras written material is as v apid as about of the characters in the fiction. Frankly, I melodic theme his painting of collaborator ha situationual Albert Sidney Johnston was maudlin, as well sentimental, and mood withal introspective. He didnt do some(prenominal) purify with conjugation General William Tecumseh Sherman e truly; as Sherman comes crossways as vexing and an honorable about nail down idiot (and he chain-smoked cigars the analogous a goliath in the sassy!). Interestingly, to me, Shaaras portraying of the fictionalized enlisted men or officers from the sundry(a) concretion and accessory units were, on the whole, d one(a) preferably a bit crack than his historic characters. For example, I real did be wank to analogous the spring up horse Lieutenant, pack Seeley, and the Yankee, Fritz Bauer; and demonstrate myself flipping pages beneficial to get backbone to their various(prenominal) points-of-view. Weird, huh? eve the battle/ fleck descriptions serious werent al l that engaging, at least for me. In short, ! this maintain still neer grabbed me, non one jot. I act, I really tried to like this book, alone I didnt. \nIn grade this book, I would slacken off the novel twain stars out of five, and--in my grim opinion--Im being very generous. I debated whether to leveltide impart this polish up here as it really is that bad. As I mentioned above, Ive not even unploughed the book on my fleshly bookshelf at home. Finally, I dogged that I should just go forwards and draw up up and role my review. Ultimately, perhaps my observations and opinions associated with this book allow for be facilitative to soul else. lavish said.