i just finished "cold mountain" a novel about the personal lives of a few people during the civil war.

it was engaging with some interesting period details, a lot of kindof improbable fighting scenes, and ultimately an unsatisfying ending.

i had seen the movie before reading it but could not remember the ending so i guess i deserved it.

i am starting a new book by jimmy carter about his childhood.

when reading factual books it is always very satisfying because you know it actually did happen.

no way to say things are improbable and unrealistic.

tom w

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