Status Updates From Rifles for Watie

I can’t believe I’ve never heard of this book or author before! Jeff is such an amiable character and the writing is so masterful and true to the facts, atmosphere, and time period that it’s absolutely wonderful for so many reasons!

Is all fair in war? This book is definitely exploring this concept.

Jeff, older brother 18 y.o has been called to go to the war. His little brother David, 16 y.o wants to go with him because his dream is to be like his brother.

I feel this book is, at least so far, capturing the time and setting very well! I’m feeling for the characters, too, and I’m not too far into yet, even…

The family got in a fight with two guys who lied about being state agents. The came inside the family house to get food and they pulled their guns out pointing at the main’s character dad. All the family got in a fight kicking them out with everyone alive and healthy.

Just started reading it, right now it just talked about Kansas City in the 1860s and about the main characters life