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A review by reynastillo
The Hamilton Affair by Elizabeth Cobbs
5.0
For lack of a better way to say it, this book just "blew me away". This is historical fiction at its finest. Let me elaborate...
First, I am head-over-heels obsessed with Hamilton, the musical. This book brought back all those feelings with excellent writing and more accuracy. The style of writing, changing between A.Ham and Eliza's POV, was so insightful. This story is not only about Alexander. It's about Eliza just as much.
And this story really goes deep into the themes of fidelity, family, and sense of duty all while entertaining you. You know it's a good book when I'm yelling, "Hamilton, NO!" during Maria Reynolds and The Duel. I really adore Eliza in this book as well. She is so well represented.
Another person I love? Ajax Manly. Even though he is entirely fictional, the way he changes the Hamiltons' beliefs is very powerful. His presence adds another layer of depth to this rich tapestry.
Overall, this book is definitely worth reading. It brings...feels...that you wouldn't normally associate with historical fiction. And if you love Hamilton as much as I do, you will not regret this read.
First, I am head-over-heels obsessed with Hamilton, the musical. This book brought back all those feelings with excellent writing and more accuracy. The style of writing, changing between A.Ham and Eliza's POV, was so insightful. This story is not only about Alexander. It's about Eliza just as much.
And this story really goes deep into the themes of fidelity, family, and sense of duty all while entertaining you. You know it's a good book when I'm yelling, "Hamilton, NO!" during Maria Reynolds and The Duel. I really adore Eliza in this book as well. She is so well represented.
Another person I love? Ajax Manly. Even though he is entirely fictional, the way he changes the Hamiltons' beliefs is very powerful. His presence adds another layer of depth to this rich tapestry.
Overall, this book is definitely worth reading. It brings...feels...that you wouldn't normally associate with historical fiction. And if you love Hamilton as much as I do, you will not regret this read.