Historical Fiction

[John Blaze]

Read McCarthy's Blood Meridian. It's a haunting look at the scalp trade in the 1840s.

I came in here to post about that actually. Its one of the best books I've ever read hands down as well as one of the most despairing. I think its one of the most astute things ever written about American Exceptionalism. Very few things within the past few years have affected me as much as Blood Meridian. People tend to hate McCarthy or love him and I'm definitely the latter in all respects. Several times I had to put this book down for a few minutes and just weep. You can call me a pussy JB, but I couldn't care less.

why would I do that? I cried during Marley and Me.

And I already have that book on my to buy list, but since you recommend it so highly I'll push it to the front of the list.

thanks.

look in the gude to dutch hill.

it's under "people of the..."

Hey thanks, I hadn't noticed you added the link.

Hey JB, I really enjoyed Gates of Fire. Twas awesome

And I can't believe I kept forgetting you told me already. I won't forget again feevs, thanks.

I don't read alot of historical fiction, but I love James Clavell. Shogun is an amazing read and the books that follow on from it, Gai Jin, Tai Pan are entertaining, if not the best writing around.
His WW2 story King Rat is a complete knock out though, that's highly recommended.

Is King Rat a stand alone book, or do I read the other 3 first?>