![]() ![]() ![]() I have never been over-sensitive to racial slurs and/or racism in literature, as long as it is done in the proper context. This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more? UNNECESSARILY RACIAL (AS OPPOSED TO "RACIST") So, keeping things short, if you have any interest in the Civil War era, and perhaps a glimpse into how the US has evolved into what it is today with regards to politics, this series may be of interest to you while simultaneously providing a darned good story. ![]() I thoroughly enjoyed his pace, inflections, and interpretations of characters. ![]() Although my favourite narrators tend to be Brits, Mr. For those with a thin skin, this could be somewhat shocking. Be forewarned, however, that this also means that terminology and attitudes of that era are also presented the same way. Well researched, it is what I would consider as accurate as far as can be in a work of fiction. It is, however a fairly dark story, but entertaining and captivating nonetheless. I disagree, and found the story a natural extension of the first. Others have criticized book 2 in this series as not as good as the first. Can't believe I haven't read this before. ![]()
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