I got this book just for Bookcrossing and will read and or release, I don't know which yet!

Sending out as part of the Wishlist Tag Game, enjoy!

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This was a beautifully written, heartbreaking novel of a couple of days (one battle) in the Civil War. Interspersed with the battle and its aftermath are memories of characters that give depth to their story. There is war, romance, treachery, heartbreak and more packed into this brief period. I found it very moving.

The one thing that there is NOT in this book is a discussion of slavery - or even mention of slaves aside from one that carries some bodies. I'm sure this was intentional on the part of the author but am not sure of the reasons. Perhaps in the day-to-day war, with so many of the actual fighters coming from poor families, it wasn't really the issue that was at the forefront of every mind. But it seemed strange how little it was acknowledged.

Overall, I highly recommend this book!

I think I released this book a while back...marking as traveling.