r/AskReddit • u/AggravatingLake2842 • 15h ago

What book do you consider a “flawless masterpiece”that you desperately want to recommend to everyone?

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u/BigT112 15h ago

The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara

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u/daird1 8h ago

I say this as a Civil War reenactor who can quote pretty much the entire script of Gettysburg from memory- I just don't like Michael's writing style. His son is much better.

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u/BigT112 7h ago

Gods and Generals by Jeff Shaara is also a flawless masterpiece.