Cain at Gettysburg Audiobook

" As a student of the Civil War, I can tell that Peters prepared immensely for this novel. The details provide an excellent "You were there" atmosphere. More violent and raw than Killer Angels, I can't recommend this for young people, but it should be enjoyable to Civil War buffs. Meade and Longstreet come across looking the best. Lee comes across as making one mistake after the other. "

" This book is vintage Ralph Peters. Well-written and grimly realistic in its depiction of war without sliding into anti-war preaching. It made me go back to read more about George Meade. "

" This is a well-written book about the battle at Gettysburg that is easier to follow than the brilliant "Killer Angels." Peters explains that partially, saying that he brings out the people more than the strategy. The downside for the slightly squeamish is that Peters' descriptions of wounds, deaths and horror are pretty graphic. "Cain at Gettysburg" depicts General Lee as someone positive he knew how the battle should be fought and devastated when the outcome proved him wrong. The Civil War is so complicated that multiple accounts from different perspectives are pretty much required to understand what went on. This is a very readable account for those interested. "

" One of the finest historical novels I've read. It did edge out 'The Killer Angels' in my list of personal favorites. "

" Very, very good. Ralph Peters really gave life to this fictional accounting of the Battle of Gettysburg. Very well done. Highly recommend. "

" Good Civil War read. But not as good as "Killer Angels". It's raw detailing of the battle ,how brutal and unforgiving "

" Excellent novelization of Gettysburg, insightful and evocative. "

" Very good. General Meade gets his due in this book. "

" Currently on page 120-different approach then The Killer Angels-whether it is a better approach remains to be seen. "

" Very enjoyable read. An interesting historical novel that provides insights to both sides of the pivotal Battle of Gettysburg--from soldiers' and generals' perspectives. "

" Interesting read, but it read more like a historical account of the battle, rather than an exciting novel of the people who took park in the biggest battle in North America. Seems somewhat surprising considering the exciting nature of the battle. "

" Fantastic retelling of the Gettysberg saga. Good historical fiction which does much to rehabilitate the much maligned Gen George Meade. "

" In the vein of Shaara's books and equally as good. "

" Great read. I'm looking forward to anything else this author might write in the future. "

" Excellent Book. A well written account of Gettysburg from a different perspective than Shaara. "

" This novel is the perfect complement to "The Killer Angels." Peters succeeds admirably in "humanizing" Civil War combat, complete with profanity, sex, and gore. All students of Gettysburg should read this book. "

" A very good book. Tells the story of the battle from several viewpoints, from Lee and Meade down to the enlisted men of the 26th North Carolina and the 26th Wisconsin. "

" Very good book about Gettysburg. Peters does a good job of portraying the struggles of the men and officers during this battle. He really delves Into the personalities of many of the officers on both sides....their doubts and fears, etc regarding the strategy and outcome of the battle. "

" Well written, well researched. I appreciated that this was a departure from Shaara's work. It was of course one battle, but I think dozens of novels could be written about it while never capturing the entire story. "

" Very human retelling of the battle. Some very graphic images left in my mind. "

" Quick read you get the feeling of what it must have been like for the average soldier. "

" A tremendous book, but not for the faint of heart. This is historical fiction, although most of the characters are authentic, and have been well-researched. I found the writing compelling and extremely moving. "