catebutler's review against another edition
challenging
informative
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
mone1313's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Blood, Murder, Gore, Gun violence, and War
moonshake's review against another edition
3.0
great book with beautiful passages of landscape both physical and mental. has what i consider a fairly awful ending that is just way too cute for the heft of the first 180 pages
cdlindwall's review against another edition
4.0
I had to speed-read this book at 3 am to get it done for a test the next day......
But. That aside, I thought the writing was really beautiful.
But. That aside, I thought the writing was really beautiful.
bibliotequeish's review against another edition
4.0
An episode of the American Civil War
Henry Fleming is an eighteen year old private during the Civil War.
The red badge of courage refers to a battle wound, for Henry it is a symbol of masculinity and bravery.
Henry flees his first battle out of fear, when he returns to his regiment he witnesses his friends death. Ashamed Henry flees again wishing he had his "red badge of courage". Arguably he is wishing he had the courage to stay and fight, risking injury.
This book chronicles Henry's internal struggle between cowardice and courage, between fight and flight. Over the three days of this book Henry experiences, injury, the death of his comrades, and redemption.
We watch Henry grow into a brave soldier. Perhaps not the "romanticized" version of what he thought a brave soldier would be.
But the reality of what a brave soldier is after living through the war.
Henry Fleming is an eighteen year old private during the Civil War.
The red badge of courage refers to a battle wound, for Henry it is a symbol of masculinity and bravery.
Henry flees his first battle out of fear, when he returns to his regiment he witnesses his friends death. Ashamed Henry flees again wishing he had his "red badge of courage". Arguably he is wishing he had the courage to stay and fight, risking injury.
This book chronicles Henry's internal struggle between cowardice and courage, between fight and flight. Over the three days of this book Henry experiences, injury, the death of his comrades, and redemption.
We watch Henry grow into a brave soldier. Perhaps not the "romanticized" version of what he thought a brave soldier would be.
But the reality of what a brave soldier is after living through the war.
bizzerg's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
friedeggyolive's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
mdpbernal's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
3.5
ereaders's review against another edition
1.0
Of course, I had to read this book for American Literature class, but I just don't understand why. I get its a classic but it's nearly impossible for me to comprehend because it was published so long ago.
I also just wouldn't typically enjoy a book about a (real life) war anyway. So yeah. Not a very enjoyable experience with this book.
I also just wouldn't typically enjoy a book about a (real life) war anyway. So yeah. Not a very enjoyable experience with this book.