From Publishers Weekly Second in Parry's praised Civil War series (after Faded Coat of Blue), this uncommonly engaging historical drama, the second to feature Abel JonesAUnion officer, reluctant detective, and loyal confidential agent for President LincolnA stirs the imagination with its vivid color, gripping suspense and wartime historical accuracy. In the winter of 1862, Major Jones, an immigrant Welshman now in the Union Army, is sent to northern New York to investigate rumors of an Irish insurrection among those who oppose the war. Two federal undercover agents have already been brutally murdered, and Jones knows this will be a delicate and dangerous mission. He boldly sets out for the prosperous town of Penn Yan, N.Y., with no disguise or cover story, proclaiming to all that he is there to investigate the murders and the rumors of rebellion. His presence is at once feared and welcomed, and he naturally becomes the target of the Irish troublemakers, members of a group called Whiteboys. The Irish insurrection, however, is only the front for a larger operation, and Jones soon finds himself in even deeper personal and professional danger. Aided by beautiful Nellie Kildare, who is either a madwoman or a mystic, and thwarted by the manipulative man who passes as her father, Jones and his thieving and conniving friend, Jimmy Molloy, uncover a plot that threatens to cripple the North. Jones is an endearing literary character who should gracefully weather further sequels. He is a war hero who hates war almost as much as he hates horses, admits he does not understand women and thinks the ancient Greeks were a bad sort. Bright but not brilliant, flawed but not troubled, Jones is an ordinary man with an extraordinary sense of duty. Parry has created a thoroughly likable and believable character and engages him here in a riveting adventure. (Sept.) Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. From Library Journal In 1862, many Northerners still maintained the validity of preserving the Union. However, they were not all enthusiastic in this endeavor. In the small town of Penn Yan, NY, a Federal agent, sent to investigate a possible Irish insurrection against the U.S. government, is found murdered. As in Parry's first novel, Faded Coat of Blue, prim Welshman Abel Jones is once again called upon employ his deductive powers to determine why the agent was found hanging with the "pitch cap" (hot tar poured over a victim's head) set upon him. Slowly, Abel begins to unravel the real mystery behind the Irish troubles with the help of newfound friends and a beautiful, mysterious girl. Parry's supporting characters are rich, human, and very likable, almost more so than the hero himself, whose Puritan personality takes some getting used to. But as the story progresses, Abel's human side begins to become more evident. This is a highly readable mystery; Parry's talent in character development will leave the reader asking for more. Highly recommended for all public libraries. [For another Civil War mystery, see Anne Perry's Slaves of Obsession, LJ 8/00.DEd.]DLoretta M. Davis, Broward Cty. Libs., Pembroke Pines, F.-DLoretta M. Davis, Broward Cty. Libs., Pembroke Pines, FL Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. See all Editorial Reviews
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这部作品的对话描写是其高光部分之一,我甚至会反复阅读某些关键的辩论场景。角色之间的交流充满了张力,字里行间都是未尽之意和暗藏的机锋。不同阶层、不同立场的人,其用词、语速、逻辑偏好都有着显著的差异,使得每一个角色的声音都独一无二,清晰可辨。相比于许多作品中常见的、所有角色都用一种“标准书面语”说话的弊端,这里的人物对话简直是教科书级别的示范。例如,老谋深算的政治家与热血冲动的年轻战士,他们在同一张桌子上交谈,你只需要看对话的用词就能立刻分辨出说话者是谁,这是一种非常高超的文学技巧。此外,作者在处理悲剧性元素时,保持了一种克制的优雅,没有过度煽情,但那种深入骨髓的无力感和宿命的沉重感却通过更深层次的描写传递了出来,让人在阅读时既感到痛苦,又对这种痛苦保持着一种崇敬感。
评分读完这本书,我感到一种久违的、被深刻触动后的疲惫与满足交织的情绪。它最引人入胜之处,在于它敢于直面人性的幽暗与光辉的并存。主角群体的道德困境令人深思,他们并非脸谱化的好人或坏蛋,而是被时代洪流裹挟着,不断在“应该”和“必须”之间做出痛苦抉择的个体。书中对“荣耀”这个概念的探讨,更是鞭辟入里,它揭示了光鲜外表下隐藏的巨大代价,以及那些被历史粉饰太平的残酷真相。文字的质感非常独特,有些段落的语言如诗歌般优美典雅,充满了古典文学的韵味;而涉及到冲突和爆发的时刻,笔锋又变得如刀锋般锐利,极具冲击力。我尤其喜欢作者在描绘自然环境和建筑遗迹时所采用的意象,它们不仅仅是背景板,更像是角色的情感投射,烘托出一种苍凉而又壮阔的氛围。这本书需要你静下心来品味,因为它藏着许多需要细心捕捉的伏笔和象征意义。
评分这部作品给我带来的震撼,简直可以用“史诗般”来形容,它不仅仅是一部小说,更像是一面映照人性的复杂镜子。故事的叙事节奏掌握得炉火纯青,开篇的铺垫看似缓慢,实则暗流涌动,将读者一步步拖入那个充满迷雾和宿命感的时代背景之中。我尤其欣赏作者对细节的精雕细琢,无论是宏大战争场面的描写,还是人物内心细微的情感波动,都刻画得入木三分。那些次要角色的塑造也绝不敷衍,每个人物都有其鲜明的动机和成长的轨迹,即便是昙花一现的人物,也散发着令人难忘的光芒。情节的转折设计得极为巧妙,总是在你以为一切尽在掌握时,抛出一个意想不到的变故,让人不得不重新审视之前建立的一切认知。这种高超的叙事技巧,使得阅读过程充满了发现的乐趣,每一次翻页都伴随着对未来走向的强烈好奇。作者对于权谋斗争的描绘,更是达到了令人拍案叫绝的地步,那些阴谋交织、联盟瓦解的场景,读起来酣畅淋漓,远比许多同类作品来得更加真实和有深度。
评分从纯粹的文学角度来看,这部小说的文学价值是毋庸置疑的。它超越了类型小说的范畴,探讨了一些永恒的主题,如记忆的可靠性、历史的偏见性,以及个体在面对不可抗力时的选择意义。我注意到作者在叙事中大量运用了象征和反讽的手法,许多看似寻常的物品或场景,在后文的语境中会焕发出全新的含义,这极大地丰富了文本的解读层面。对于喜欢深挖文本内涵的读者来说,这本书简直是一个宝藏,每一次重读,都能挖掘出之前忽略的细微线索和更深层次的主题关联。它不是那种读完就扔在一边的娱乐快餐,而是会留在你的脑海里很长时间,不断地激发你去思考、去讨论。这部作品成功地将宏大的历史叙事与极其私密的人物情感体验完美地结合在一起,达到了罕见的平衡,展现出作者非凡的驾驭能力和深刻的人文关怀。
评分坦白说,一开始我对这种篇幅宏大的历史幻想题材有些畏惧,担心会陷入冗长而拖沓的泥沼,但事实证明我的顾虑是多余的。作者对时间线的把控近乎完美,即便是跨越数十年甚至几代人的故事线索,也梳理得井井有条,各条支线之间的呼应和汇合处理得极其自然流畅,没有丝毫的生硬感。最让我震撼的是其世界观构建的宏大与逻辑的自洽性。这个架空的世界拥有自己独立而又复杂的历史、宗教体系和地理法则,并且作者对这些规则的阐述是循序渐进的,不会在开篇就用大量设定说明将读者淹没。相反,你是通过角色的亲身经历,逐渐拼凑出这个世界的全貌,这种沉浸式的体验感是极强的。我感觉自己仿佛真的行走在那些古老的城墙之下,呼吸着那个时代特有的空气。这种对细节的极致追求,体现了创作者非凡的耐心和对“构建一个世界”的真正热情,而不是仅仅为了讲一个故事。
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