The Killer Angels [Audiobook, Unabridged] [Audio Cassette]

Michael Shaara (Author), Stephen Hoye (Reader), Jeff Shaara (Introduction)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 11, 2004

A reissue of a Pulitzer prize-winning classic, and now the major motion picture GETTYSBURG. As a result of these acclamations, this book is considered one of the greatest novels written on the Civil War.


From the Hardcover edition.

Editorial Reviews

Review

“The best and most realistic historical novel about war I have ever read.”
–GENERAL H. NORMAN SCHWARZKOPF

“My favorite historical novel . . . A superb re-creation of the Battle of Gettysburg, but its real importance is its insight into what the war was about, and what it meant.”
–JAMES M. MCPHERSON
Author of Battle Cry of Freedom

“Remarkable . . . A book that changed my life . . . I had never visited Gettysburg, knew almost nothing about that battle before I read the book, but here it all came alive.”
–KEN BURNS
Filmmaker, The Civil War

“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



From the Hardcover edition.

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A reissue of a Pulitzer prize-winning classic, and now the major motion picture GETTYSBURG. As a result of these acclamations, this book is considered one of the greatest novels written on the Civil War.


From the Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Audio Cassette
• Publisher: Random House Audio; Unabridged edition (May 11, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0739309048
• ISBN-13: 978-0739309049
• Product Dimensions: 6.2 x 4.2 x 2.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,131,089 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Make the Civil War come alive, June 29, 2005

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Cecelia E Connally (Cleveland, Ohio USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Killer Angels (Audio CD)

At a recent Civil War Roundtable a panalist argued that KILLER ANGEL is the best book ever written about the Civil War. The argument didn't go over well with me because I had started to read the book several years ago and just couldn't get into it. However, the recorded version makes the story come alive. The narrator voice brings the emotions of the battle field to life. The recorded version has encouraged me to tackle the hard copy.

I would highly recommend this recording for the Civil War devotee and those who have little knowledge of the war! It works for all listeners.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Third time's the charm, May 25, 2011

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Mike Blaze - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Killer Angels (Audio CD)

Had the opportunity to read this twice before (I was hooked the first time!) With other good books piling up, figured the best way to "review" Killer Angels was to listen to it on tape while driving on business. Was not disappointed. Previous comments about the READER had given me some misgivings. And yes, perhaps Lionel Barrymore could have been a wee bit better.....but the reading was top notch and faithful to the story.
Noticed just a couple a areas where the story dragged just a bit; this was not apparent to me when I was actually reading the novel. Nevertheless, the entire presentation was a great experience, from the prologue to the epilogue.
HIGHLY RECCOMMEND this book, regardless of the format. And after you've read it maybe you'll be like me, and visit both Gettysburg and the Maine home and burial site of Joshua Chamberlain.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must listen!!!!, May 19, 2007

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James Brady Jr. - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Killer Angels (Audio CD)

I drive 23 miles one way to work and books on cd are a great pleasure to listen to. The book The Killer Angles is a must read. Any history Buff, especially any Civil War buff who has not read this book you don't know what your missing.