Shelby Foote Civil War Narrative

Yep.

It’s an undertaking, but worth it.

I read the hard copy and keep the audiobook on audibles. If you have a commute or drive a fair amount for work, it’s great for throwing on in the car.

Absolutely it is worth the read. Great stuff. It may be 3000 pages, but you will never have to read another history of the Civil War. All others pale in comparison.

I'm reading it now, and have been for some time. It is a dense, difficult read. 1.2 million words. For context, a little less than twice the length of the Bible. Is it worth it? Yes, Foote has done a great job with his magnum opus. But make no mistake, finishing the series will be a project. I've broken it up by reading numerous novels along the way. I do not recommend reading this narrative cover-to-cover without some kind of intervening breaks from the material.

I bought them to read and once I started I quickly decided I’ll honestly probably wait till I’m retired to read it (I’m 31). I want to fully appreciate it and it’s detail.