The average user rating for this Book is 7.3 out of 10 (based on 28 Votes).
katie p gave it a10: its a great book and its historiclly accurate
Roman gave it a10: Great read! Made a Revolutionary period history buff out of me. To all those who posted saying the book is too detailed, the point of the book is to personalize the experience of the people who lived during those times. McCullough is great as always.
1776 sucks gave it a0: too many random things and dumb details.
Lainey F gave it a2: I had to read this book for history class: Alhtough the author gave a TON of information about simple things,s he did not stress the important facts such as dates and places enough he seemed to jump around in every chapter and it made my tests on the book VERY hard ti get A's on
Christine H gave it a3: This book was a dread to read. Overly detailed on very minor things. Didn't tell the story well.
E gave it a10: An incredible and interesting rendition of what really ocurred during the American Revolution
P. Neal gave it a9: Dextrous handiling of fascinating material from a variety of sources, the opening segment of the book earns a 10, but subsequent segments lack the same vibrant voice. Splendid use of sources. In fact, any other writer would have earned 10--he icapturs the spirit of his subjects and the period.
Scott Y gave it a4: Disappointing; I couldn't finish it. It was just way too detailed of an account of every single thing going on starting around 1775. For an absolute history buff, I'm sure it was a hoot, but for your average person with a healthy interest in history, it was all over the place. His Excellency is a bit better as it concentrates solely on George Washington and covers a lot of the same ground.
Ben S gave it a9: Excellently written!!!!
P. C. Anderson gave it a6: Nowhere near the triumph that was Truman. A good read, but lacks McCullough's usual insight. A book on 1776 that says next to nothing about Thomas Paine is not a book about 1776.
Mark G gave it a9: Excellent in many avenues of exploring the first years of american/British engagments. Brings history to life!
Jeff B gave it a10: Excellent; riveting; you can hear McCullough's melodious, mellifluous voice in every sentence. The peripheral players and characters come alive and complement this fascinating view of George Washington that is unforgetable.
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