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The Killer Angels
- The Classic Novel of the Civil War
- Narrated by: Stephen Hoye
- Length: 13 hrs and 44 mins
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Publisher's Summary
July 1863. The Confederate Army of Northern Virginia is invading the North. General Robert E. Lee has made this daring and massive move with 70,000 men in a determined effort to draw out the Union Army of the Potomac and mortally wound it. His right hand is General James Longstreet, a brooding man who is loyal to Lee but stubbornly argues against his plan. Opposing them is an unknown factor: General George Meade, who has taken command of the Army only two days before what will be perhaps the crucial battle of the Civil War.
In the four most bloody and courageous days of our nation's history, two armies fight for two conflicting dreams. One dreams of freedom, the other of a way of life. More than rifles and bullets are carried into battle. The soldiers carry memories. Promises. Love. And more than men fall on those Pennsylvania fields. Bright futures, untested innocence, and pristine beauty are also the casualties of war.
The Killer Angels is unique, sweeping, unforgettable, a dramatic re-creation of the battleground for America's destiny.
Critic Reviews
- Pulitzer Prize winner, Fiction 1975
"Shaara carries [the reader] swiftly and dramatically to a climax as exciting as if it were being heard for the first time." (The Seattle Times)
"The best and most realistic historical novel about war I have ever read." (General H. Norman Schwarzkopf)
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- Joel D Offenberg
- 12-27-09
Great book!!
Michael Shaara's "The Killer Angels" won a Pulitzer and hit the top of the best-seller list, and it deserved both honors.
The Killer Angels tells the story of the Battle of Gettysburg (a key turning point in the US Civil War) as a *story.* Not exactly history, since Shaara spent a lot of time with internal narration relating the characters' mindset and history and since he admits that he modernized some of the dialogue and omitted a few minor characters. Not exactly a novel, since the story is real, the people are real, and many of their actions, words and thoughts were recorded at the time.
Shaara's writing is excellent and the story is gripping. And, I think that to truly understand the United States of today, you need to start with understanding the US Civil War and how the two sides viewed that fight.
I have fewer superlatives for Hoye's narration. It's pretty good, but I think he over-emoted during some of the battle scenes. He also tried to distinguish the characters by regional accent (Lee with his Virginia drawl versus Chamberlain with his New England twang), and it semi-worked.
The print edition has drawings to show the orientation and position of the two armies which are, of course, missing from the audiobook version. I'm not sure how much of an issue that was, but there are some good maps on Wikipedia's Battle of Gettysburg page for reference.
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- Robert
- 08-15-09
One of my all time favorites
This book (enhanced by the reader) is one of the best books I have ever read. The characters feel like I really know them and the story is absolutely gripping. The full panoply of human greatness and folly is on display here. The reader is especially integral to the enjoyment of the story as he seamlessly moves from character to character. Some reviewers have complained he reads slowly, etc. For me, he extracts the fullness of every word, as one would each bite of the most succulent meal.
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- Gene
- 09-27-04
Almost a Perfect Audiobook
I rarely give five stars, but this impeccably narrated, moving story of the battle of Gettysburg is the exception. The story is so clearly told and pitched in such an emotionally accurate key that the tragedy of the battle illuminates not just this battle, but all battles. Includes a moving foreward by the author's son, also an eminent Civil War novelist. I had previously read the book years ago, but this added immesurably to the experience.
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- Chip Atkinson
- 06-30-18
I enjoyed reading it myself better...
This is one of the few books that will hook any reader whether they care about the subject matter or not. Shaara’s masterpiece brings to life the key figures in the battle of Gettysburg.
Regardless of your lack of knowledge or interest of this battle, Killer Angels will keep you up late into the night. By the end you will be highly entertained while gaining a thorough history lesson.
Stephen Hoye does a good job narrating. However, I still remember the voices I gave to the characters when I read it some 30 years ago.
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- Barbara
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The Gearge Hearn version is SOOO much better.
That 4th star is for Shaara not for Steven Hoye. If you are stunned with the brilliance of this novel you MUST go out and purchase the version read by George Herne. His performance, with all the subtilties of the many accents, is up to the entire passion and beauty of the work. It's not that Hoye is bad, but my old cassette tapes made me cry every time while Longstreet struggles with his knowlege of the mistake that Lee is making and his realization that he must go through with it anyway. This version did not. If this were the Hearne reading I'd be giving it at least 10 stars on this scale.
By far the best part of this version is Jeff Shaara's description of his father's efforts to get this masterpiece recognized. Today we have to wonder how ANYONE could not have seen this book for what it was.
His interpretation of character will not please the more rabid fans of Robert E. Lee, but will make unforgetable heroes of Longstreet, and especially Chamberlain. If you ever get a chance, go to Gettysburg and stand up on that line on Little Round Top, where the rebels had to climb up that hill for the fourth or fifth time, and Chamberlain's men were waiting for them--half of them dead and the other half out of ammunition.....
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- zephyr451
- 07-28-05
Wow!!
That's my reaction after listening to this book. It is one of the finest audio books of all time, and one of my top 3 books in general. If there was a rating better than 5 stars, this book deserves it. As an audio book I feel its also important to give the reader credit as well. Stephen Hoye's skilled narration, use of accent and sense of pace brought the novel to life. A more passionate, compelling book you'll not find.
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- Aaron Baker
- 07-27-05
MUST READ
This book should be required reading for all Americans. First it is one of the great literary works of our time. Second, it is a great way to learn about one of the most influencial events in our nations history. Give yourself a treat and enjoy this book.
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- Rune
- 10-09-04
Best I ever read
This is one of the best novels I have ever read. It takes you into a time where the destiny of a nation was formed. The description of the battle and the charecters fighting in it, is a masterpiece like no other I have ever encountered. This book is truly one of the finest civil war novels I have encountered. Unlike many a boring textbook from my high school days, this goes back the figures and into the battle itself. People comes to life like no other book and paint the reality of the battle. I can not urge you enough to read the book, but I can promise you an experince like non other.
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- Clark
- 12-24-05
The Killer Angels
I've always intrigued by the civil war and although I read this book, I'd have to say I enjoyed the audio book much more. The reader did an exceptional job switching between characters and accents. He did it so well, you'd almost believe there were multiple people speaking!
The history reflected is very detailed and the narration even better. Get this book. You won't be disappointed!
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- Simone
- 01-29-05
I wish there were more books like this.
This was an amazing audiobook. It is such a great book - a re-creation of the people and a battle during the Civil War told in a really fascinating way that you are completely taken in. It is well read (which to me means clear and easy to understand). This is definitely one of my favorite audiobooks.
My one criticism would be - since I was unfamiliar with who all the soldiers were during the Civil War, I had to concentrate to keep some of them straight.
If you are at all interesting in the history of America or just military history, you will really like this one.
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- Alan
- 04-07-13
What if......
I often wondered what was in the minds of those at Gettysburg, what ever it was it came from the heart. I am a Scot ,caught up in another countries history,but courage spans generations and nations. They went forward even though they were afraid, Shaara takes you along with them. You are with Gen.Buford on day one trying to stop the grey tide, cavalry fighting as infantry and making it work. You see in the book the mistakes that were made and the things left undone like not seizing 'Little Round Top' by the Confederates early on. You are on the flank of the Union Army with Joshua Chamberlain and the 20th Maine. It is a book about ordinary men having history thrust upon them.
Having walked Pickets Charge and seeing the gaping cannon mouths,Shaara's description has you in tears for the sacrifice of life. The dawning on Lee that his army could not do miracles and Longstreet's realization that they should be out of there to better ground. Shaara has the passage of the advance and death of General Armistead so moving. These were heroes in one way and ordinary men in extraordinary circumstances....that government of the people,by the people for the people shall not perish from the earth.
With a talking book I normally do something else while listening,with this all I could do was listen, the word pictures forming in the mind from what was being read were vivid enough to keep you riveted.A superb book
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- kenneth smith
- 02-11-22
mighty battle.
absolutely brilliant ì have not read a book like what a great and powerful part of American history.
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- mr
- 01-31-22
Fine War Factionalisation
Brilliantly researched and executed. The characters take life, and you learn a lot about the battle and the uniqueness of the civil in civil wars. Well performed and does not distract with the temptation to "and then..."
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- Rui Ribeiro
- 12-20-21
Outstanding
This is a gripping, vivid book, enhanced by a magnificent narration. Clearly one of the best I have listened to. It's a work of fiction, but it could not be. Whatever went through in that battle and the moments that preceded it must have been very much like the book. You're dragged into the battle, into the carnage, you are privy to the doubts of Lee and Longstreet and can feel the sorrow for the loss of common soldiers and generals, all told in such a vivid manner, with amazing characters expertly brough to life by an outstanding narration. There are several parts of the book that rank among the best and best narrated I have seen or heard, like the final moments of General Armistead or the pain in the voice of Picket, at the end of the battle.
A truly amazing book, a very compelling listen. Highly recommended for anyone interested in the US civil war.
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- T.KNAPTON.
- 11-17-21
exceptional read
Good narration very good way it is put together. description of the battle accurate.
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- G. Holmes
- 10-30-21
Classic Novel of the Civil War.
An awesome ride with the men who made the decision of battle. The writing is breath taking, Michael Shaara does a wonderful job of mind reading the men and generals. The audio narration from Stephen is spell binding. A novel to enjoy again and again.
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- Russell Copeland
- 07-29-18
Excellent
The best read of an epic battle.
I totally recommend this book, you'll be glad you did!
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- sarah
- 09-16-16
A fantastic, inspiring audio book.
This is an outstanding audio book. It's not surprising this book was awarded the Pulitzer Prize. Recommended before a visit to Gettysburg. Outstanding narrator.
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- Umashin
- 06-16-16
really enjoyed the book and performance
Great novel but hard to follow who is on whose side at times. The performance and story is very interesting and well told.
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- John
- 05-03-15
A legend of American Civil War
If you have any interest in the American Civil War do not miss this book. Michael Shaara & Stephen Hoye make you almost feel as if you where there.
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- Aussiejed
- 02-01-21
Magnificent.
A fantastic novel excellently read, produced and performed. Highly recommended to anyone. Excellent historical fiction.
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- John Simpson
- 04-30-18
Step onto the Battlefield of Gettysberg, July 1863
This book was highly recommended by American Four Star equivalents across the three Services. I also relished every minute of it.
The author's rich prose takes you to Gettysberg, and the narrator's flair, especially during the battles, made it hard to stop listening.
I'm not an American, but treasure this novel and the rich history of that era. I hope to visit the site one day and stand on the very ground where this story is told.
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- Mike
- 11-17-16
A great story but better to read
One of the few books that would have been better to read so you could see the maps and movements of the troupes.
Still a great story