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Summary: Review of April Morning
Review: "April Morning" is a satisfactory book for several reasons. I enjoyed reading "April Morning" because it taught me quite a few things about the Revolutionary War. I loved the way Howard Fast described things such as the characters and the war itself. However I did think that some information was worthless and should of been left out of the story. For example, The author took up many pages of Adam's feelings toward Ruth "April Morning" has lots of action and surprising events that kept me in suspense. For instance, towards the middle of the book the people of the town are informed that the British are coming and then the war breaks out. It is a big surprise when Adam signs the muster book to get drafted into the war. That's when the book gets interesting and you start to think, " Who will survive? What will happen to the town?" I highly recommend this book if you enjoy reading action filled books; but, I do not recommend this book to you if you don't like to read books with cursing, gore and death. That is why I rate "April Morning" with four stars.
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Summary: April Morning
Review: I think that this book was good and bad. The detail in this book made the book both good and bad. The detail was good because Howard Fast describes things really well, which makes the reader get a clear picture of how horrible war can be. The detail was bad because Howard Fast can go on forever about really, really boring things. For example, he uses about two whole pages to talk about whether Adam, the main character, actually loves his girlfriend. Also, Fast uses about one and a half pages discussing what kind of bread the people in Lexington eat, and why they eat that certain type of bread. People in middle or high school can kind of relate to Adam, the main character, because he is fifteen. He deals with relationship problems, just like we do. The beginning of this book was really boring, but it got exciting during the end. There is a lot of suspense. When you read this book you will wonder, "Is Adam going to die?" If you can't deal with gore, curse words or violence don't read this book. Since this book is about war, there is violence involved. For example, Fast describes people being stabbed with bayonets. There are also some curse words in this book. I gave this book four stars because while the book can be good, it can also be really boring. If you like historical fiction try reading this book because it will give you a insight on peoples' personal feelings during the American Revolution.
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Summary: This should be required reading
Review: As a nominal adult, I went back and read this book again. It was just as good as when I read it as a kid.It is amazing that Fast was a Communist during his life, because Adam's (the narrator's) father is the perfect example of how an American should be; honest, forthright, determined, and belligerent in the defense of freedom (the exact opposite of what the system that Fast defended expects from a man). Adam grows up over the morning of the first day of the American Revolution. He doesn't want to want to leave childhood, but the world isn't under his control. This book also relies on the relationship between Adam and his family, especially with his father, to define how he reacts to responsibility. Fast is an excellent writer, and his political views don't show up in this book. I would also recommend "Power" by Fast.
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Summary: Review of April Morning
Review: "April Morning" is a satisfactory book for several reasons. I enjoyed reading "April Morning" because it taught me quite a few things about the Revolutionary War. I loved the way Howard Fast described things such as the characters and the war itself. However I did think that some information was worthless and should of been left out of the story. For example, The author took up many pages of Adam's feelings toward Ruth "April Morning" has lots of action and surprising events that kept me in suspense. For instance, towards the middle of the book the people of the town are informed that the British are coming and then the war breaks out. It is a big surprise when Adam signs the muster book to get drafted into the war. That's when the book gets interesting and you start to think, " Who will survive? What will happen to the town?" I highly recommend this book if you enjoy reading action filled books; but, I do not recommend this book to you if you don't like to read books with cursing, gore and death. That is why I rate "April Morning" with four stars.
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Summary: April Morning
Review: I thought that April Morning was a satisfactory novel. Although the book contains some unnecessary details, the part where the British arrive is rather interesting. Fast did a very good job in vividly describing exactly how Adam (the main character) felt during the whole process. Even though some parts of the novel were gruesome, such as when Fast describes how a bayonet is driven into someone's back and blood is gushing all over, the issues portrayed are realistic. One part of the book that I really disliked, however, was in the very beginning because there was absolutely no suspense. Otherwise, even though this book depicts a boy living more than 200 years ago, teenagers today can easily relate to his problems, such as his relationship with Ruth, as well as the problem with his father. I can't say that this novel is the best historical fiction book I've ever read, but it wasn't the worst either.
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Summary: Slow on plot, great on characters.
Review: While it is true the plot can be described as "slow-paced", it is excusable, for the book takes place over a period of 24 hours. This gives the author the chance to expand on minute details of the day, giving you the sense that you ARE there, and every detail is absorbed. Granted, this does make for a slow read, but Fast makes up for that in characterization. The main character, Adam Cooper, is a teenager--naturally rebellious and not the most respectful guy someone could meet. He and his father have a shaky relationship, and Adam's little brother, Levi, gets his share of verbal abuse as well. But come the redcoats and the battle of Lexington and Concord, Adam learns what it takes to be a man after his father is killed and he's shown quite harshly what reality is all about. One highlight I'd have to make is the smokehouse scene. This takes place directly after the battle, and Adam has fled to a smokehouse to hide from the redcoats. He's alone and scared when Levi comes looking for him. Levi and the rest of the family have found their father's dead body, and Levi is in tears. Adam--the same Adam who called his brother names in the beginning of the story--takes the boy into his arms and comforts him. Character development has always been a major thing in books for me, and this I just adore--both characters learn to accept and love each other (and I can't help but say the whole thing is very, very cute). In short, the book is slow-paced and hard to get through at some parts, but I adore it soley for the characters, which are well-developed and easy to relate to. I myself am 14, and I read this last year in 8th and simply adored it. Who says a teenager can't enjoy this book? =D As for historical accuracy, it IS shaky, but the Lexington and Concord battle is not the main focus of the story. If I had to guess, I would say Howard Shore chose his setting as mere backup for his development of Adam in his boy-to-man journey. I adore this book, especially Adam and Levi. If you're into character-driven books, this is for you.
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Summary: THE AMERICAN REVOUTION: DAY ONE!
Review: The first two battles of the American Revolution (Lexington and Concord) are brought to life with revolutionary excitiement and breathtaking detail in "April Morning." This will have any history buff and non-history buff excited and ready for more! Grade: A+
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Summary: Slow starter, but an excellent, excellent book
Review: April Morning gets off to a pretty slow start, with most of the first 40 pages devoted to describing Adam Cooper's relationship with his father. But once the British arrive you will have a tough time puttting the book down. It describes one day in the life of a 15 year-old boy and his battles with his mother, father, and the British on the first day of the Revolutionary War. Once the riders arrive with news that the British are coming, to when a 15 year-old boy finally gets to go to sleep, you will agree that is just a great book.
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Summary: A very interesting book, but not the best I have read.
Review: In general, April Morning would seem lackluster in the beginning, but it fires up later on. In other words, most boring parts have awakening scenes to counter-act them. This book is basically about a boy, Adam, who becomes a man in the start of the American Revolution. The most stimulating part would be near the end, when the "volunteer soldiers" (including Adam) obliterate a group of redcoats.(and by the way, I'M NOT AS YOUNG AS 12!!!!!!!)
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Summary: I LOVE THIS BOOK!
Review: I'm in seventh grade and I had to read this book for school. After reading the first few pages, I though "this book is going to be TERRIBLE!" but then one night i picked up the book and started reading and i couldnt stop! i read the entire book in one sitting in less than two hours! since i am not exactly ur civil war interest person, i feel as if i learned more about adam and ruth's romance than the civil war but altogether A GREAT BOOK!
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