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ttodd86's review
3.0
I liked some of this, maybe even much of this, but I found manyof the same issues as other reviewers, namely that the book seems to lack focus -- a bit like catchall for everything from before Lexington through the conclusion of the Boston siege. I'm surprised that nobody in the publishing process thought to change the title, which is a bit misleading to readers. Yes, this book is about Bunker Hill in the sense that Bunker Hill is covered, but so are numerous other events to the same -- arguably even greater -- depth.
Still, worth a read if you are interested in this period of American history, but just know that this is not an in-depth an expansive piece focused on Bunker Hill.
Still, worth a read if you are interested in this period of American history, but just know that this is not an in-depth an expansive piece focused on Bunker Hill.
patmcmanamon's review
4.0
Detailed and in-depth look at events in Colonial Boston leading up to and after the battle of Bunker Hill. The book soared nothing and nobody. even criticizing and questioning George Washington. It also explains the haphazard yet dedicated birth of our country. A must read for those interested in history, especially Colonial history. Full of great research and anecdotes.
duparker's review
3.0
Interesting process or reading the first book in a series, last. I started with the second volume, and then hit the third, completing the Revolutionary War, and then started the war. Philbrick has a great command of the war, and its participants and an arresting skill in making them mere mortals. I enjoyed the accessibility of the participants and the locations the events took place.
eljaspero's review
4.0
A Philbrick book, so it's packed full of fascinating characters we thought we knew and incredibly well-researched - but somehow, for whatever reason, "Bunker Hill" didn't grab me the way "Heart of the Sea" and "Last Stand" did. Maybe it's the greater historical distance? Maybe I don't care about New England history enough? Whatever the case, still a great read, but not quite as compelling as other stuff of his I've read and truly loved.
jderv's review
4.0
it's a bit of a struggle to read all the lead-up to the actual battles (beginning with Lexington).. but from there it is quite good.
turtlesreads's review
4.0
Overall, a really good read. I liked how the author showed the progression leading up to the Battle of Bunker Hill and how that battle (and those that fought) shaped America's independence journey.