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The Hornet's Nest : A Novel of the Revolutionary War
The Hornet's Nest A Novel of the Revolutionary War
Author: Jimmy Carter
The first work of fiction by a President of the United States -- a sweeping novel of the American South and the War of Independence. In this ambitious novel, Jimmy Carter brings to life the Revolutionary War as it was fought in the Deep South. This is a saga that will change the way we think about the conflict. He reminds us that much of the ...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780743535540
ISBN-10: 0743535545
Publication Date: 11/11/2003
Edition: Abridged
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  • Currently 3.1/5 Stars.
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3.1 stars, based on 13 ratings
Publisher: Audioworks
Book Type: Audio CD
Other Versions: Paperback, Hardcover, Audio Cassette
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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.
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Jimmy Carter writes his first novel set in the Revolutionary War in the south. Strong characters and good story line.
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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
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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.
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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.
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reviewed The Hornet's Nest : A Novel of the Revolutionary War on + 7 more book reviews
Really interesting, and very detailed.
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I really enjoyed this book. I thought he did a great job making the characters come to life and showing the hardships that people in this time period faced.
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This book is for history buffs. If you are into other types of fiction it's not for you. Reading was dull and though I stuck it out to the end, I did not enjoy.
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There were many interesting facts about that time in history. However, the book was too much like a recital of time lines and dates events occurred, rather than having the history woven into a plot. There was some plot and character development but no where near the writing quality of say a Vardis Fisher novel.
cityquilter avatar reviewed The Hornet's Nest : A Novel of the Revolutionary War on + 3 more book reviews
Out here on the West Coast, we do not live our lives surrounded by the battlefields of the Revolutionary War, as in the south where the author, Jimmy Carter lives. I was shocked by the realities of the war portrayed by the author in this fictionalized account. The burdens placed on families by marauding bands of soldiers was indeed difficult for them to bear. I will be listening to this Audio CD again.


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