Stonewall Hinkleman and the Battle of Bull Run

The story flows fairly well and there is a ton of history packed into this little book. At times, the density of the facts mean the story slows, but this is not a criticism. 

What I like about this book is the way it portrays perspectives and attitudes of people from Confederate states past and present. This is not done with a wide brush, painting everyone, rather characters have different perspectives and motives. There were good, likable people fighting for the South and they didn't necessarily hate the North, and vice versa. 

What I didn't like about this book were the cuss words, especially using the name Jesus Christ as a curse. While it may be how some kids talk, this could be authentic without this. It feels more out of place to me than a Gameboy in the 1800s.