Dawn K. (dawnjk) reviewed The Hornet's Nest : A Novel of the Revolutionary War on + 118 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
Jimmy Carter brings to life the revolutionary war as it was fought in the deep south. It is a saga that will change the way we think about the conflict. He reminds us that much of the fight for independance took place in that region and it was a struggle of great and small battles and of terrible brutality, with neighbor turned against neighbor, the indians support sought by both sides and no quarter asked or given. The Hornet's nest follows a cast of characters and their loved ones on both sides of this violent conflict.
Barbara M. S. (SWEETIE) reviewed The Hornet's Nest : A Novel of the Revolutionary War on + 180 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Jimmy Carter writes his first novel set in the Revolutionary War in the south. Strong characters and good story line.
Barbara F. (Babsjog) reviewed The Hornet's Nest : A Novel of the Revolutionary War on + 26 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
President Jimmy Carter did a great service to Southern States in researching the information for this book. I found it very intersting to read about the American Revolution from their point of view and would be happy to share with someone. Babs
Ron C. (Hophead) reviewed The Hornet's Nest : A Novel of the Revolutionary War on + 285 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Carter's pedantic prose clearly show that he is more comfortable with non-fiction, yet this -- his first novel -- is strangely compelling and readable. I learned so much about the Revolutionary War in the South that I found myself reading late into the night, even though sometimes I felt like it was a textbook! Recommended.
Cathy C. (mobby) reviewed The Hornet's Nest : A Novel of the Revolutionary War on + 11 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
I did not find this a particularly enthralling book. The story follows the lives of two brothers before and during the Revolutionary War. I didn't finish the book but those who have did like it. The style of writing was not for me - much like a textbook.
