The Gates of the Alamo
by Stephen Harrigan
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Author: Stephen HarriganEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2001-03-01
ISBN: 0141000023
Number of pages: 579
Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)
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Book Review: A Wonderful Historical Novel
Summary: 5 Stars
"The Gates of the Alamo" is a wonderful novel, one that I recommend with the greatest enthusiasm. Above all, the writing is superb. This is not a book that you can simply pick up and race through (which is not intended to sound discouraging) - every word simply counts for too much and, therefore, I found myself actually READING this book. Second, the fictional framework in which the author has enclosed this historical events of the Texas Revolution is compelling - certainly, a framework that is strong enough to stand on its own even without a famous historical backdrop. I cared about these characters, I followed the twists and turns of their adventures with deep interest, and at the end I cared about their fates with emotion. Third, as a reader who knew virtually nothing about the Alamo except that I am supposed to remember it, this book was a wonderful education about famous people and famous deeds. The author has removed the varnish from the legends and left behind a pleasant lesson that will stay with the reader for a long time.Knowing that authors often read online reviews of their books by readers, I want to say to Mr. Harrigan that he is a fine novelist, possessed of the ability to describe people, places, and events with the eye of a sharp observer and the emotional insights of a careful student of humanity. You should be proud, sir, of your achievement here.
In short, anyone who is looking for a beautifully-crafted, compelling, and enlightening historical novel should grab "The Gates of the Alamo" and settle in for an absorbing experience.
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