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My fourteen year old son raved over The Rising Tide. This is a boy who isn't especially academic and wuold rather be outdoors than reading a book. This told me that the author obviously knew how to "write" for normal people. I've tried reading historic books and novels, only to be totally confused by intellectual rhetoric. It seems the author is trying to impress himself and his intellectual peers rather than educate the common man. Mr. Shaara writes for those who want to understand what they've read. His intense research lets us know not only what happened, but gives us insight into the characters and their feelings. After reading Gone For Soldiers, I understood what drove many of these men who shaped our nation and our lives. I plan on reading each and every one of Mr. Shaara's novels, and I would recommend them to anyone with an interest in our history...and who doesn't consider themselves intellectually superior. I also recommend them to young adults to help with their understanding of historic events that can become very boring in high school.Read full review
I've read this book twice now, and both times I have been amazed with Jeff Shaara's ability to interpret the thoughts, emotions, and struggles of the officers in this story. It centers around the young Captain Robert E. Lee and the Commanding General Winfield Scott during the Mexican War. Shaara does an awesome job interpreting the unique relationship between the two men, and shows how it grows and changes throughout the war, as Scott begins to like and trust Lee even more. As you read, you truly feel the struggles and conflicts that each man faces, whether it be against a real live enemy, or against political correctness in the face of important issues. Shaara will give you a whole different look at this war and the men behind it! Five stars! Was this review helpful, informative, or enjoyable? Vote below!Read full review
Great book After reading his dads book Killer Angels I was told this one was as good. I have been pretty busy. However, once I picked it up, I found it was as good as his dads. I hated to put it down until I was done with it.
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Solid reading material with a great story line! Fascinating how the best of friends became the worst of enemies.
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Bad- Boring. There s just no substance here. The chapters never seem to get past the beginning of an introduction. It s as if a subject was chosen and the editor or whoever, had to make it into a full chapter. Resulting in rhetorical filler. Good- N/A.
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