lemon_'s review against another edition
4.0
This is Erik Larson level of amazing historical writing.
jeaninesmith1962's review against another edition
5.0
Excellent look at a specific event in history.
mindyb33's review against another edition
2.0
I thought it was pretty dry. I did enjoy reading about the atrocious medical care given President Garfield. Maybe enjoy isn't correct. It was very interesting.
the_nerdy_bee's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
slow-paced
5.0
lawyeranthropologist's review against another edition
5.0
Excellent read without the non-fiction fluff. I plan to purchase the author's prior book, River of Doubt, for my next read. I learned so much about Garfield, his doctors, trends in medicine, Bell, and Garfield's killer. Informative and very easy to read.
ktxx22's review against another edition
4.0
My Ohioan self is proud to have had such an awesome man call Ohio his home! This nonfiction tale is very well told. You will most certainly walk away from reading this novel with more than a little useable information!! You know Jeopardy clues(confession that’s my lifelong goal to be on jeopardy lol) you will walk away with at least the knowledge that politics in this country have always been dirty and sly.... and I though I knew that from Hamilton. You will be whisked away back in time and follow a number of characters that play a key role in and around Garfield’s life and death. I enjoyed this book 4/5 Since it’s not one I would generally pick up shout out to @pickeringtonlibrary and their fabulous adult book club that meets the 3rd Tuesday every month. It has consistently provided me with reading material I wouldn’t normally go after but that I’ve, for the most part, enjoyed!
baseballgeek2's review against another edition
informative
sad
medium-paced
4.0
This book richly captures the moment of President Garfield’s assassination and paints the picture of not simply a national tragedy but a deeply personal one that could have easily been averted. The book covers a forgotten event but could use a little more speculation on what would have happened if Garfield had lived.