The Best Historic Fiction Author!
Rating:
5 / 5
"Citizen Washington" is one of the most thought provocing historic fiction novels about GW. Martin's novels are educational and extremley entertaining. After reading "Citizen Washington" I read all of Martin's works and everyone of them is incredible. Do yourself a favor and read "Rising of the Moon". If you enjoyed "Gangs of New York" you will see that "Rising of the Moon" is the Boston version of Bostons Tammany Hall and the Irish immigrants stuggle in a new land strife with predudice and corruption. I've been waiting for a couple of years for Martin's new book "Harvard Yard" and finally its here! It's going to be a great November thanks to William Martin when "Harvard Yard" is finally released. I really wish Time Warner would do more to promote Martin's work. "Rising of the Moon" is still out of print and it was one of the best historic fiction novels I've ever read. Very few authors consistently put out great books and ALL of Martin's work is not only incredibly well researched, but well written and entertaining. Many historic fiction authors go wrong by over empasizing historic fact and making a novel feel like a text book. Martin writes so well that each chapter pulls you deeper and deeper and you can't stop until your done.
George In Person
Rating:
5 / 5
Wonderful read. I feel like I know the man now, not just the politician.
Talent Deserves Recognition
Rating:
5 / 5
Special note needs to be made of Barry Bostwick's stellar performance reading CITIZEN WASHINGTON. Having listenned to numerous books on tape, I consider the readings that dramatize the voices of the characters as the most entertaining. Bostwick was able to create a different voice for every character, including John Adams, Martha Washington, the Marquis de Lafayette, Negro slaves, and many others. His interpretation of the famous and common men and women of varying ages is worthy of a "Book on Tape Oscar".I don't think listenning to the tape should replace reading the book, especially one of such high quality as CITIZEN WASHINGTON. However, listenning to the story is an entertaining and vital adjunct, giving life and adding realism to an excellent and creative recollection and interpretation of history. A "Great Job" and sincere "Thank You" to both Mr. Martin and Mr. Bostwick. Both the book and the tape are excellent and very highly recommended!
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