Review of Dread Tribunal of Last Resort
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Review of Dread Tribunal of Last Resort
[Following is a volunteer review of "Dread Tribunal of Last Resort" by Brian Kaufman.]
"War is a ghost that haunts you from the moment it exists until the moment you don’t." Johan Steele, Lt. Colonel
The Civil War is one of the most studied and debated episodes in the history of the United States. The bloody conflict between "the Union" and "the Confederacy". This is a story where the real and the fictional are perfectly combined. "Dread Tribunal of Last Resort" by Brian Kaufman describes the Civil War, which began in 1861 in the United States and was fought between states supporting the federal union and southern states that voted to secede and form the Confederate States of America. The protagonist is Dexter Brown, a young man full of ambition who is now entering a new, independent phase of life. He was planning to start his own business and connect his life to Paula, but a sudden storm of life swept him through the bloody field of war. The horrors of war soon engulf the life of the protagonist. It will be a test of faith, dignity, and resilience of the protagonist, which I am sure will not leave anyone indifferent.
I think the structure of the book is perfectly selected. All chapters are led by a thematically relevant quote. I especially liked this quote by Thomas Carlyle: "The real use of gunpowder is to make all men tall." Besides, the central cause of the war was the status of slavery. It is obvious that for some, it became an opportunity for power and a chair. The author's knowledge of a given epoch is also noteworthy. It explicitly shows us the reality of war, what it means when you confront your fellow countrymen on the battlefield, mentally and physically disfigured soldiers who have suffered this tragedy, and the trauma that will follow them for the rest of their lives. The book also describes in detail the horror and violence that accompanies any war. Still, it is difficult to read. It evokes sadness and injustice in the reader, but I think it will help us appreciate the freedom and unity we have now and remember how much it cost our ancestors.
I would not change anything in the book. The characters are complex and varied. Here you will meet women who are under the pressure of society, live under the influence of stereotypes, and also those with enviable courage and strength. You will realize how close freedom and captivity, courage and cowardice, dignity and worthlessness coexist. You will witness the internal conflict of the people, and I think, in spite of many flaws, you will fall in love with them.
For the reasons listed above, I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars . The book seems to have been professionally edited, except for a few minor grammatical errors. Noteworthy is also the mild profanity, which is moderate and makes the characters even more vivid and real. I especially recommend the book to people who love history. It will further deepen your knowledge and interest in the Civil War. Note that the book explicitly describes the cruelty and violence of war. I think books on similar topics should be read by everyone because we must appreciate the sacrifice that our ancestors paid at the cost of our freedom, our unity.
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Dread Tribunal of Last Resort
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"War is a ghost that haunts you from the moment it exists until the moment you don’t." Johan Steele, Lt. Colonel
The Civil War is one of the most studied and debated episodes in the history of the United States. The bloody conflict between "the Union" and "the Confederacy". This is a story where the real and the fictional are perfectly combined. "Dread Tribunal of Last Resort" by Brian Kaufman describes the Civil War, which began in 1861 in the United States and was fought between states supporting the federal union and southern states that voted to secede and form the Confederate States of America. The protagonist is Dexter Brown, a young man full of ambition who is now entering a new, independent phase of life. He was planning to start his own business and connect his life to Paula, but a sudden storm of life swept him through the bloody field of war. The horrors of war soon engulf the life of the protagonist. It will be a test of faith, dignity, and resilience of the protagonist, which I am sure will not leave anyone indifferent.
I think the structure of the book is perfectly selected. All chapters are led by a thematically relevant quote. I especially liked this quote by Thomas Carlyle: "The real use of gunpowder is to make all men tall." Besides, the central cause of the war was the status of slavery. It is obvious that for some, it became an opportunity for power and a chair. The author's knowledge of a given epoch is also noteworthy. It explicitly shows us the reality of war, what it means when you confront your fellow countrymen on the battlefield, mentally and physically disfigured soldiers who have suffered this tragedy, and the trauma that will follow them for the rest of their lives. The book also describes in detail the horror and violence that accompanies any war. Still, it is difficult to read. It evokes sadness and injustice in the reader, but I think it will help us appreciate the freedom and unity we have now and remember how much it cost our ancestors.
I would not change anything in the book. The characters are complex and varied. Here you will meet women who are under the pressure of society, live under the influence of stereotypes, and also those with enviable courage and strength. You will realize how close freedom and captivity, courage and cowardice, dignity and worthlessness coexist. You will witness the internal conflict of the people, and I think, in spite of many flaws, you will fall in love with them.
For the reasons listed above, I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars . The book seems to have been professionally edited, except for a few minor grammatical errors. Noteworthy is also the mild profanity, which is moderate and makes the characters even more vivid and real. I especially recommend the book to people who love history. It will further deepen your knowledge and interest in the Civil War. Note that the book explicitly describes the cruelty and violence of war. I think books on similar topics should be read by everyone because we must appreciate the sacrifice that our ancestors paid at the cost of our freedom, our unity.
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Dread Tribunal of Last Resort
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