I enjoyed reading this book about the lives and the times during the Civil War, from the personal viewpoint and diaries of a fictional character, and his family members and friends. It seems to be a fairly accurate portrayal of the war, and the lives that it touched. I thought that it was particularly interesting to learn what kinds of foods were available during this time period, and how they survived by their wits and ingenuity every day.
I particularly liked the viewpoints and stories about Tench, young boy of mixed heritage who followed his older half-brother, Lance, who was Caucasian, into battle, and how they provided, protected, and comforted one another throughout the war. After Tench inherited Lance's diary, Tench got a better sense of what a major contribution he had made in helping Lance day and night throughout the war, and gained a greater sense of his various talents, skills, and abilities. When Tench was left to carry on, and to take over his brother's diary, it was fascinating to follow his escapades and see how much he naturally adapted and changed to rise to each tribulation, as each adventure carried him closer to manhood and self reliance, a better sense of self, and a greater knowledge of how to handle adult situations, especially when he started protecting and assisting the renegade leaders of the South who were on the run, and helped them escape capture and trials at the hands of the Northern victors of the Civil War.
It's like walking into a living snapshot of a moment in time, that gives you enough knowledge of the era to make it feel like you're along for the journey. That requires major skill and talent to immerse the reader so completely, as to bring the distant past to life. Fantastic story!
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