Firstly… I am a huge fan of Erik Larson and everything he has ever written has had me totally engrossed. Not so much this time. I’m reading along and find my mind wandering. Having to reread what I just read. I have never read anything about Fort Sumter so I gained some knowledge for sure but didn’t keep me spellbound like his other works. But that said, I look forward to reading everything he writes … still a fan! I heard him speak in Pittsburgh a few years ago and he was totally delightful.