The Killer Angels

Unabridged
Author: Michael Shaara
Narrator: Stephen Hoye
Genres: Fiction, Historical Fiction
Publisher: Random House (Audio)
Date: May 2004
Length: 13 hours, 30 minutes
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Overview

A reissue of a Pulitzer prize-winning classic, and now the major motion picture GETTYSBURG. As a result of these acclamations, this book is considered one of the greatest novels written on the Civil War.

Selected Reviews

Killer Angels

by Bruce Curson
  • Book Rating: 5/5

the killer angels

by Anonymous
  • Book Rating: 2/5

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Reviews (11)

Killer Angels

Written by Bruce Curson from Slidell, LA on October 16th, 2009

  • Book Rating: 5/5

Wiithout any reservations, I can enthusiastically recommend this Pulitzer Prize winner.It is a history lesson that is masterfully written as a novel and can now understand why it was a mandatory read for my son in school. I am stingy with the stars but this gets all five from me.

the killer angels

Written by Anonymous on June 5th, 2009

  • Book Rating: 2/5

The narrator of this novel is absolutely awful! Because of him, I could tolerate listening to one half of the CD's.

Pretty Damn Good

Written by Anonymous from Riverton, UT on October 17th, 2008

  • Book Rating: 4/5

Unique perspective on the Civil War. I enjoyed the 1st person story-telling. Good book.

Killer Angels

Written by Linda from Dallas, TX on June 23rd, 2008

  • Book Rating: 5/5

Wonderful book! I loved every moment of it. Told from the perspective of the players, it really gave an insight into the Civil War that is generally missing from most historical accounts. The human feelings of the characters in this book span the range from triumph and elation to sadness and misery in this novel. Very nicely done.

Amazing

Written by MSW on August 13th, 2007

  • Book Rating: 5/5

Thoughtfully conceived and beautifully realized. I am now very interested in Gettysburg and feel a personal tie to the generals on both sides. It brought the Civil War to life and presented a unique point of view. Well narrated and easy to follow, I recommend this book for history buffs even though it is a work of fiction.

Must read/ must listen

Written by Anonymous on June 30th, 2006

  • Book Rating: 5/5

I had to read this book for my Master's program. I begrudgingly opened it and accidentally fell in love with the North and the South. This book should be mandatory in Highschool to give everyone a better understanding of both sides of the story! A must read or must listen.

Killer Angels

Written by Bob Gilbert from Carnation, WA on August 19th, 2005

  • Book Rating: 5/5

I confess to not having much knowledge of Gettysburg, nor did I have much interest in the Civil War. After listening to Killer Angels two full times, I have found a new area of interest. What I found most fascinating was Mr. Shaara's point of view description of the people involved, their actions, the environment and finally the results of the several decisions and outcomes that decided the final fate of the people involved in the conflict. Although a novel, I discovered a different perspecitve regarding the purpose of the war and what each side thought they were fighing for.

Excellent

Written by Anonymous on March 30th, 2005

  • Book Rating: 5/5

Could be the first 5 I've given out! Excellent story and easy to keep track of the different characters which while driving is usually a problem.

Killer Angels

Written by Anonymous from Santa Ana, CA on March 28th, 2005

  • Book Rating: 5/5

Great book. Hard to drive and listen because your mind is in the battle! Loved it!

Awesome listening! Lifelike depictions

Written by Brian Faircloth from Martinsburg, WV on January 11th, 2005

  • Book Rating: 5/5

I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this book. I found myself not being able to wait until I got back in the car on my commute to listen to the next segment. The author does an outstanding job of depicting each and every part of the troop movement and give the listener/reader a view from both the Union and Confederate sides. The reader does an outstanding job of changing voice pitch and accent to relate you to the different characters. This book is a great learning experience and I would recommend it to anyone that has any interest in the Civil War and its generals. The author definitely accomplished what he set out to do and he left a great piece of history for others to understand.

Selected Reviews

Killer Angels

by Bruce Curson
  • Book Rating: 5/5

the killer angels

by Anonymous
  • Book Rating: 2/5

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