Kathy S. (zbhmom) reviewed on + 11 more book reviews
A novel about the siege and fall of the Alamo, this book follows of three (fictional) people whose fates become bound to the fort: Edmund McGowan, a naturalist; Mary Mott, a widowed innkeeper; and Mary's teenage son Terrell. It tells the story from the perspective of both the Mexican and American armies.
I did enjoy the book. Since I grew up in Texas, I also grew up with the story of the Alamo. Although this is a work of fiction, the author tries to stick to the truth as much as possible. As he admits, the truth and myth of the Alamo are so entwined that it is impossible to be completely factual or to please everybody. I think he did a good job of writing an entertaining, engrossing book.
I did enjoy the book. Since I grew up in Texas, I also grew up with the story of the Alamo. Although this is a work of fiction, the author tries to stick to the truth as much as possible. As he admits, the truth and myth of the Alamo are so entwined that it is impossible to be completely factual or to please everybody. I think he did a good job of writing an entertaining, engrossing book.
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