A review by tarmstrong112
Andersonville by MacKinlay Kantor
3.0
This was an interesting novel. The plot is all over the place and the list of characters is so long, you basically have to give up on remembering everyone's name/situation if you want to maintain your sanity. Almost every character, no matter if they are a major or minor characters gets a full backstory which grinds the plot to a halt quite often.
And yet I enjoyed this book from time to time. I cannot in good faith say I enjoyed the entire thing and I truly believe the plot does not justify the length, but it was nevertheless entertaining enough for me to finish.
I can't imagine I'll ever think about this book or the story again (like I have done with other historical fiction epics) but I am ultimately glad I read it as I enjoy American Civil War era fiction and have grown to enjoy the genre of historical fiction epics.
And yet I enjoyed this book from time to time. I cannot in good faith say I enjoyed the entire thing and I truly believe the plot does not justify the length, but it was nevertheless entertaining enough for me to finish.
I can't imagine I'll ever think about this book or the story again (like I have done with other historical fiction epics) but I am ultimately glad I read it as I enjoy American Civil War era fiction and have grown to enjoy the genre of historical fiction epics.