Wow!!! This was an amazing read. It was that good that the emotions just overwhelmed me. The emotions, atmosphere and tension in this book was amazing. I had to slow the book down to savour each and every moment. So I read it in small chunks every day. I really didn't want this book to end. The whole of this book is based only on a couple of days. It is one of them stories that really touches you. It will certainly stay with me for many years to come. I was totally drawn into this book by the simplicity of the cover. Funny how it's a simple cover but the power the book holds is ever so powerful. The story is actually very simple but it is so well-developed. It is beautifully written and will definitely take you on a wonderful roller coaster of emotions. I felt each and every word. This book is shocking looking at the awfulness of civil War. It's shocking just how people change. I really can't recommend this book enough. It's going to blow your mind.

Only the highest of praise goes out to the author and publishers for creating such a truly amazing story. I can't wait to read more from this extremely talented author.
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