THE FATE OF THE DAY The War for America, Fort Ticonderoga to Charleston, 1777-1780

Author and narrator are both at their best here. This second installment brings Atkinson's monumental history of the Revolutionary War to nearly 60 hours, with the conclusion still to come. It's an investment timely and richly rewarded. Grover Gardner isn't the most melodic of narrators, but he is steady, consistent, and subtly expressive, the very qualities needed for serious listening. Few accounts of the great struggle for independence are so fully and vividly recounted, or so penetrating. Washington is the dominating figure, always admirable, but on a human scale, with his share of shortcomings and pretensions. Lafayette, Arnold, even John Hancock--the dusty names step out of the shadows and down from their pedestals. Golden Voice Gardner's flawless delivery marks this as one of the year's hallmark listening experiences. D.A.W. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: MAY 2025]