The Killer Angels
About this book
*The Killer Angels* (1974) is a historical novel by Michael Shaara that was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1975. The book tells the story of the four days of the Battle of Gettysburg in the American Civil War: June 30, 1863, as the troops of both the Union and the Confederacy move into battle around the town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, and July 1, July 2, and July 3, when the battle was fought. The story is character-driven and told from the perspective of various protagonists.
Reader Profile
4.3/5 · 94118 readers · 360 pages · ≈ 6 h 40 m · Moderate
How long does it take to read The Killer Angels?
About ≈ 6 h 40 m — 360 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The Killer Angels?
360 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The Killer Angels?
It sits on the Historical Fiction, Adventure, History shelves.
Has The Killer Angels been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include Gettysburg (1994), Gettysburg (1993).
Is The Killer Angels in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Who are the main characters in The Killer Angels?
The main characters include Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain (1828-1914).
Where does The Killer Angels take place?
It is set in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States during 1861-1865, 1963.
Who wrote The Killer Angels?
Michael Shaara.