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Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow

hetzelah's review against another edition

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informative slow-paced

3.0

sheilasamuelson's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful informative reflective medium-paced

5.0

Rating: 5 Stars!! 
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This was my first time reading a Novel by Ron so I wasnt sure what to expect but I have to say I really enjoyed it more than I thought I would mainly because I listened to the Audiobook.

The Background about Alexander's Childhood into adulthood was very intriguing  to listen to even tho I remembered some of it. 

The Settings were beautifully described which made me feel like I was actually in the book while reading especially when the scenery was described. 

Overall a Phenomenal Biography about Alexander Hamilton.  Can't wait to read more by Ron in the future!! 

jennswan's review against another edition

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challenging funny informative inspiring sad tense slow-paced

4.25

return_of_the_mac's review against another edition

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informative slow-paced

5.0

brandyk13's review against another edition

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challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring slow-paced

3.5

I was surprised by how much Alexander Hamilton was involved in the creation of our country.  We (or maybe just I) learned so little about him in school. I knew about his influence on our economy but so little else. It also gives perspective on politics and that out founding fathers were human too. With all the faults that entails.

alreadyemily's review against another edition

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3.0

Hamilton was a unique dude. Having read the biographies of the founding fathers, my characterization of Hamilton was something along the lines of a brilliant antagonist. I found it valuable to flesh out that impression, and to learn a few facts that never found their way to me like those around his famous affair, the death of his eldest son, and his own death.

mariahhanley's review against another edition

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5.0

This was one of the best books I’ve ever read. Although it took me many hours to finish, it was worth it. Hamilton is a fascinating character and Chernow’s portrayal is thorough and enlightening. I am so glad I finally read this.

aesw's review against another edition

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challenging informative reflective slow-paced

5.0

fortunesdear's review against another edition

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4.0

*4.5

dianacarmel's review against another edition

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informative reflective slow-paced

3.5

I’ve never seen the musical and I can’t imagine how this could be made into a lighthearted, entertaining piece. As a book, this is well-researched but very dry and unbelievably long.