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Book Review of The Black Flower : A Novel of the Civil War

The Black Flower : A Novel of the Civil War
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This novel, is probably the most poignant look into the mind of a civil war soldier I've ever read. By turns a heartbreaking, funny, quirky, horrifying, and overall realistic story covering the battle and immediate aftermath of the Battle of Franklin. It's difficult to say I loved something so unsettling - but I went right out and bought 2 more of Bahr's books, which says quite a lot.