The Black Flower: A Novel of the Civil War Audiobook

" A glimpse of the horrific battle of Franklin during the War of Northern Aggression. I had recently read Widow of the South which covers the same battle but this book was much better. It was beautifully written and haunting "

" To me this book was so well written... "

" It is a fiction book dealing with the Battle of Franklin (1864). Dark and yet captivating. "

" Just as good as Cold Mountain if not better (!) "

" How to review this book?? It deserves an intelligent, literate assessment, but what is important to me with books is the *experience* of reading them. Reading this novel was one of my most enjoyable reading experiences in recent memory. Particularly with historical fiction, I enjoy books that make me feel as if I have walked into them and am living an alternate existence. That is what this book was like...I feel like I lived every page. So many haunting, memorable scenes here. I can't believe that this book almost never got published. Now, I'm going to read everything else Howard Bahr has written! <3 "

" A fascinating story of the wounded after a Civil War battle. Kept me captivated the entire story. "

" Loved this book---very true to life--what I believe situations actually were like! Others describe it in more detail. I just feel it really brought out the way things were following a terrible battle of the Civil War. "

" I read this after Cold Mountain and actually liked it better! This is a great book! I loved the interaction of the characters and the emotional impact of the book. "

" Wonderfully written. Absolutely loved it! "

" A very dense slog. As I recall, it only covers a day or two of the main character's life. Bahr uses gorgeous language, but sometimes I just wanted the descriptions to stop so the story could move forward. It is a lovely story, however. "

" One of the best books I've ever read. Incredible writing. "

" I was impressed by how spare the language is, how evocative and tragic. A superb novel that looks at war with no sentimental gloss. "

" Poetic, heartbreakingly beautiful, tragic and absolutely amazing. My new favorite book. "

" I think this is a non-fictional account of one civil war soldier's experiences in the Civil War. It is an excellent read for this genre, more from a personal perspective than from the war itself. "

" Lisa B.W. gave this book to me years ago, and though it is not a genre I would normally choose, so glad she convinced me! Such a vivid, unique piece of storytelling, it has remained w/ me for years, and been one of my most recommended books. "

" I was only so so about the Judas field but decided to try another of his books. I love fiction and I love the Civil War. In this novel they came together nicely and I'm on to his last one... "

" Probably the saddest book I've ever read. Full of dispair. War is a terrible thing. "

" Loved this. Part Catch 22, part Cold Mountain, part Killer Angels, a poetic focus on the battle of Franklin. Very personal. "

" One of the best books on the civil war I've ever read........ "

" Enjoyed this, as I do all of Mr.Bahr's work. Always gives an interesting view of the Civil War. "

" Do you like historical fiction, civil war and, or the book Widow of the South? Then read this. A quick read, but warning, it is the first in a trilogy! Have to read two and three. Hope they are as good as the first. "

" A dark story with bright observations. A hisotrical lesson for all time. I highly recommend it. "

" loved it!!! Was sooo well written, really showed the feelings of the men back then! "

" Absolutely an amazing book. I believe it ranks alongside The Killer Angels as one of the best Civil War historical fiction books I have read. I cannot wait to read the rest of the trilogy. "

" It's a novel...it was alright. "

" Sad, grim and beautiful story. "

" The is a magnificent novel. Describes well the primal fear a man experiences before going into battle. "

" On the order of Cold Mountain. I recommend it highly. One of those books you read and really like, but wonder if anyone else has, too! "

" Poetic, heartbreakingly beautiful, tragic and absolutely amazing. My new favorite book. "

" I thought this was a marvelous book. The author made his characters so real. I was caught up in their story from the very first pages. "

" I loved this book about a Civil War Battle that took place in Franklin, Tennessee. The main character, Bushrod Carter, was someone I would like to know, and emulate. It made the Civil War come alive for me. The writing is beautiful. "

" I think this is a non-fictional account of one civil war soldier's experiences in the Civil War. It is an excellent read for this genre, more from a personal perspective than from the war itself. "

" I loved this book. I am envious of my sister who actually went to the Plantation. "

" I almost gave up on this book, but I persevered because of all the great reviews. I was expecting a war story, but instead I found a simple love story about Anna and Bushrod, set in the Civil War during the Battle of Franklin. It is beautifully written. "

" A beautiful, evocative, heart-rending tale that takes place during and after the Battle of Franklin, The Black Flower held me from start-to-finish. Bahr is one of my favorite writers. "

" This is my second reading of this book. I love it. The characters live on in my mind and it reminds me how f**ked up we humans are. long live Bushrod! "

" On the order of Cold Mountain. I recommend it highly. One of those books you read and really like, but wonder if anyone else has, too! "

" Why doesn't this book have a 5 star average? Incredible book. One of the top 3 books I've ever read! "