Reviews

This book's central theme of courage being a key characteristic of manhood really resonated with me and is something I've thought about on multiple occasions since finishing the book. I feel like in the moments when courage was necessary and I did not act in my own life, I had the exact same thoughts Henry did when he was trying to justify his own weakness. But his change and his realization that the demons(confederates) he had envisioned in his head were not as terrible as he imagined really gave me a sense of hope. He realizes he can do this, he can survive this. It really spoke to me.

megtrax's review against another edition

Go to review page

1.0

I have to read this book for class and i have to say its a little challenging but it explains war well.

tomleetang's review against another edition

Go to review page

3.0

This slim novel reads like a fable on war. Though it isn't particularly artful, its grim realism illustrates clearly all the confusion, both internal and external, of 19th-century combat.

agentgumidragon's review against another edition

Go to review page

inspiring reflective 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

3.75

rachelbaack's review against another edition

Go to review page

emotional reflective tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Summary: Henry Flemming has enlisted as a soldier for the Union army in the Civil War, but as he gets closer and closer to his first battle, his confidence in his ability to withstand the fighting without fleeing wavers. This novel is a fascinating look at war that takes place within the mind of a soldier.

eastofmeridian's review against another edition

Go to review page

adventurous dark reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

maryjf23's review against another edition

Go to review page

adventurous challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

More...