TV commentator and author Bill O’Reilly’s narration consists of a prefatory note to listeners—an enticement to heed this story of “courage, cowardice, and betrayal.” Based on O’Reilly’s book KILLING LINCOLN, this version, intended for ages 10 and up, may not capture young listeners due to its plodding nature. It opens with the “beginning of the end” of the Civil War and carries listeners through Booth’s plotting, Lincoln’s assassination, and Booth’s escape and capture. Battle scenes that should be intense are deliberately read, and even when tension mounts, such as the moment when Lincoln is shot, information is piled on, which slows the pace. Herrmann does not attempt characterizations of the famous and infamous figures whose varying perspectives are used to tell the story. D.P.D. © AudioFile 2013, Portland, Maine
With more than 1.5 million copies sold, Killing Lincoln deftly recounts one of the most dramatic stories in American history-of how one gunshot changed the country forever.
In Lincoln's Last Days, Bill O'Reilly masterfully adapts his historical thriller to appeal to a younger audience. Shorter text and abundant photographs make this is a useful, inviting, and accessible audiobook for younger listeners interested in American history and the Civil War. Both adults and children are sure to find this volume irresistible on its own, or as a compelling companion to Killing Lincoln.
With more than 1.5 million copies sold, Killing Lincoln deftly recounts one of the most dramatic stories in American history-of how one gunshot changed the country forever.
In Lincoln's Last Days, Bill O'Reilly masterfully adapts his historical thriller to appeal to a younger audience. Shorter text and abundant photographs make this is a useful, inviting, and accessible audiobook for younger listeners interested in American history and the Civil War. Both adults and children are sure to find this volume irresistible on its own, or as a compelling companion to Killing Lincoln.
Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever
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Product Details
BN ID: | 2940169111170 |
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Publisher: | Macmillan Audio |
Publication date: | 08/21/2012 |
Edition description: | Unabridged |
Sales rank: | 1,078,770 |
Age Range: | 10 - 13 Years |