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A five-star review should be hard-earned, in order for it to carry weight. A really brilliant piece of literature displays the writer’s ability to perform a few acrobatic feats – this requires a real understanding of the technical aspects of writing. If a writer can do this, and do it in a unique fashion, the book will be inspiring, not merely a good read. With “Purgatory”, Jeff Mann has offered up a gourmet feast of a book ...more
A five-star review should be hard-earned, in order for it to carry weight. A really brilliant piece of literature displays the writer’s ability to perform a few acrobatic feats – this requires a real understanding of the technical aspects of writing. If a writer can do this, and do it in a unique fashion, the book will be inspiring, not merely a good read. With “Purgatory”, Jeff Mann has offered up a gourmet feast of a book ...more
4.5 stars, almost 5.
Jeff Mann has written a very excellent book. I have read that some historians think he was off with a lot of details, but for me it sounded true. His writing was so good it makes me want to do my own research on the Civil War.
Mikael Naramore is a fantastic narrator and really made the south come alive for me. If not for his sweet accents I might have not finished the book.
This is a very violent book with a lot of torture. It’s not really right to call it BDSM as the violence ...more
Jeff Mann has written a very excellent book. I have read that some historians think he was off with a lot of details, but for me it sounded true. His writing was so good it makes me want to do my own research on the Civil War.
Mikael Naramore is a fantastic narrator and really made the south come alive for me. If not for his sweet accents I might have not finished the book.
This is a very violent book with a lot of torture. It’s not really right to call it BDSM as the violence ...more
Jan 29, 2013
A.L.
marked it as to-read
