The Whiskey Rebels: A Novel

Two stories become entwined. Historical fiction at its best!

This book had a slow start, but the payoff is well worth it. I've read David Liss before, all of which are historical adventure fictions, normally involving some sort of economic conspiracy in Europe in the 19th century. This book switches to America just after the Revolution, before the Whiskey Rebellion Its main characters are fictional but it takes place within a background of real events and...more

This book had a slow start, but the payoff is well worth it. I've read David Liss before, all of which are historical adventure fictions, normally involving some sort of economic conspiracy in Europe in the 19th century. This book switches to America just after the Revolution, before the Whiskey Rebellion Its main characters are fictional but it takes place within a background of real events and people. The main plot involves a conspiracy to undermine Hamilton's new Bank of America. But it has two main plotlines each moving closer together until a spellbinding denouement that blurs the lines between good and evil. The heroes are villains, and the villains heroes. Or something like that....It's hard to explain really.   hide

I really like the author's style--very well-crafted humor throughout the plot, including the direct discussion with the reader. The story was interesting, the characters were fascinating, and overall, quite a satisfactory read. I'm kinda sorry i finished it already!

A great book especially if you are interested in American history. Fun characters and a compelling plot.

This book is so worth the patience you'll need to get through the slow start. When the plot blooms, it doesn't blossom gently, it explodes and does not stop for hundreds of pages. I am sorry I've finished this one.

A+ historical fiction.

Good premise, but a bit wordy! Very surprising ending. Overall I enjoyed this book, but at times it put me right to sleep!

** spoiler alert ** Although it took me a long time to read this book, I really enjoyed it and learned a bit about early American finance and history at the same time. Of the two narrators, Ethan was the stronger and more interesting. I found Joan's story moving but after a certain point I started to dislike her character and thought it unbelievable that she would have so easily convinced the...more

** spoiler alert ** Although it took me a long time to read this book, I really enjoyed it and learned a bit about early American finance and history at the same time. Of the two narrators, Ethan was the stronger and more interesting. I found Joan's story moving but after a certain point I started to dislike her character and thought it unbelievable that she would have so easily convinced the various men to engage in her complicated, long-term and dangerous plot. But near the end the book really took off and I really took off and I read straight through, rooting for Ethan the whole way. I recommend this book to anyone interested in early American history.   hide

Great historical fiction. Interesting characters, intrigue and mayhem!