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The Killer Angels
- The Classic Novel of the Civil War
- Narrated by: Stephen Hoye
- Length: 13 hrs and 44 mins
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Summary
WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE • After more than a quarter of a century and three million copies in print, Michael Shaara’s Civil War classic, The Killer Angels, remains as vivid and powerful as the day it was originally published.
July 1863. The Confederate Army of Northern Virginia is invading the North. General Robert E. Lee has made this daring and massive move with seventy thousand men in a determined effort to draw out the Union Army of the Potomac and mortally wound it. His right hand is General James Longstreet, a brooding man who is loyal to Lee but stubbornly argues against his plan. Opposing them is an unknown factor: General George Meade, who has taken command of the Army only two days before what will be perhaps the crucial battle of the Civil War.
In the four most bloody and courageous days of our nation’s history, two armies fight for two conflicting dreams. One dreams of freedom, the other of a way of life. More than rifles and bullets are carried into battle. The soldiers carry memories. Promises. Love. And more than men fall on those Pennsylvania fields. Bright futures, untested innocence, and pristine beauty are also the casualties of war.
The Killer Angels is unique, sweeping, unforgettable–a dramatic re-creation of the battleground for America’s destiny.
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"The best and most realistic historical novel about war I have ever read." (General H. Norman Schwarzkopf)
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- Russell Copeland
- 29-07-18
Excellent
The best read of an epic battle.
I totally recommend this book, you'll be glad you did!
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- Amanda
- 22-12-22
brilliant
just buy it, listen to it, and enjoy it. it takes you inside to battle. stunning
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- Rui Ribeiro
- 20-12-21
Outstanding
This is a gripping, vivid book, enhanced by a magnificent narration. Clearly one of the best I have listened to. It's a work of fiction, but it could not be. Whatever went through in that battle and the moments that preceded it must have been very much like the book. You're dragged into the battle, into the carnage, you are privy to the doubts of Lee and Longstreet and can feel the sorrow for the loss of common soldiers and generals, all told in such a vivid manner, with amazing characters expertly brough to life by an outstanding narration. There are several parts of the book that rank among the best and best narrated I have seen or heard, like the final moments of General Armistead or the pain in the voice of Picket, at the end of the battle.
A truly amazing book, a very compelling listen. Highly recommended for anyone interested in the US civil war.
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- Marcus
- 07-04-13
Great historical fiction
This is the one of the best novels I have read about war. The book won the Pulitzer in the 1970's but the subject matter was unfashionable then and it went rather unnoticed, but over time it's popularity has increased. It's a gripping account of the battle of Gettysburg. Seen mostly from the view of the Confederate generals, it brings out the agonies of command as they know they are fighting a lost cause. The whole course of the battle is described and the fighting is vividly told. High class fiction and a must for anyone interested in the American Civil war.
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- malcolm
- 26-11-13
civil war history
Where does The Killer Angels rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
It ranks with the best, a great historical novel
What did you like best about this story?
the details, the research that has gone into it.
What does Stephen Hoye bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?
he adds the narrative to the history and characters
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
its long but has you listening and contains some amazing facts
Any additional comments?
one of the best civil war books I have ever heard
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- Dr Zube
- 24-04-14
Historical fiction at its absolute best
I read this book a while ago, twice in fact so I was very familiar with the story. It was really great fun to listen to the Killer Angels, the narrator is superb, in particular when portraying the southern officers, what a compelling, moving and amazing story, that is also true. Amazing.
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- Umashin
- 16-06-16
really enjoyed the book and performance
Great novel but hard to follow who is on whose side at times. The performance and story is very interesting and well told.
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- Alan
- 07-04-13
What if......
I often wondered what was in the minds of those at Gettysburg, what ever it was it came from the heart. I am a Scot ,caught up in another countries history,but courage spans generations and nations. They went forward even though they were afraid, Shaara takes you along with them. You are with Gen.Buford on day one trying to stop the grey tide, cavalry fighting as infantry and making it work. You see in the book the mistakes that were made and the things left undone like not seizing 'Little Round Top' by the Confederates early on. You are on the flank of the Union Army with Joshua Chamberlain and the 20th Maine. It is a book about ordinary men having history thrust upon them.
Having walked Pickets Charge and seeing the gaping cannon mouths,Shaara's description has you in tears for the sacrifice of life. The dawning on Lee that his army could not do miracles and Longstreet's realization that they should be out of there to better ground. Shaara has the passage of the advance and death of General Armistead so moving. These were heroes in one way and ordinary men in extraordinary circumstances....that government of the people,by the people for the people shall not perish from the earth.
With a talking book I normally do something else while listening,with this all I could do was listen, the word pictures forming in the mind from what was being read were vivid enough to keep you riveted.A superb book
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- mr
- 31-01-22
Fine War Factionalisation
Brilliantly researched and executed. The characters take life, and you learn a lot about the battle and the uniqueness of the civil in civil wars. Well performed and does not distract with the temptation to "and then..."
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- sarah
- 16-09-16
A fantastic, inspiring audio book.
This is an outstanding audio book. It's not surprising this book was awarded the Pulitzer Prize. Recommended before a visit to Gettysburg. Outstanding narrator.
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