Review of North and South, Book II

The Second Book of the North & South epic is equally strong, compelling, thrilling and deep. The same stellar cast plus many more depicting such huge figures as General Lee, Grant, Lincoln or Davies are added and the sheen is brighter, the tension is more palpable and war scenes are terrifyingly brutal, honest, bloody and severaly sobering. The cruelty of war and the effect the bloodbath has on people are depicted well, we see ther main duo of Swayze and Read with all the misfortunes and bravery they show, as well as several more evil and benevolent characters all trhough this epic serial. My personal favorites go to the final battle which happened at the Siege of Petersburg, next battle to be which was very suprisingly interrupted and a very chilling and deep Appomatox surrender scene filled with palbale nervousness and sadness. I obviously do recommend this second Book as a great and almost flalwss portrayal of turbulent and tragic war times wuth all bravery, cowardice, valor and hatred.