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A cutting, revealing caricature of the American Civil War, told through the eyes of a white teenager who joins an all-Black regiment of soldiers, for fans of Colson Whitehead and James McBride.
Razor-sharp and hilarious, How to Dodge a Cannonball tells the story of Anders, a white teenager who volunteers to be a Union Army flag-twirler to escape his abusive mother. In desperate acts of self-preservation, he defects—twice—before joining a Black regiment at Gettysburg, claiming to be an octoroon. In his new and entirely incredulous unit, Anders becomes entangled with questionable military men and an arms dealer working for both sides. But more importantly, he bonds with the other soldiers, finding friendship and a family he desperately needs. After deploying to New York City to suppress the draft riots and to Nevada to suppress Native Americans, Anders begins to see the war through the eyes of his newfound brothers.
Dayle’s satire spares no one, whether he’s writing about Anders' naivete and unexpected love interest, the quirks of Confederate and Union soldiers, those out to make a quick buck off the tragedy of war, or the theater of war itself (spoiler: literally theater as the novel includes a one-act play the troop obsesses over while they wait for action).
Uproariously funny and revelatory, How to Dodge a Cannonball is an inimitable take on which America is worth fighting for.
Razor-sharp and hilarious, How to Dodge a Cannonball tells the story of Anders, a white teenager who volunteers to be a Union Army flag-twirler to escape his abusive mother. In desperate acts of self-preservation, he defects—twice—before joining a Black regiment at Gettysburg, claiming to be an octoroon. In his new and entirely incredulous unit, Anders becomes entangled with questionable military men and an arms dealer working for both sides. But more importantly, he bonds with the other soldiers, finding friendship and a family he desperately needs. After deploying to New York City to suppress the draft riots and to Nevada to suppress Native Americans, Anders begins to see the war through the eyes of his newfound brothers.
Dayle’s satire spares no one, whether he’s writing about Anders' naivete and unexpected love interest, the quirks of Confederate and Union soldiers, those out to make a quick buck off the tragedy of war, or the theater of war itself (spoiler: literally theater as the novel includes a one-act play the troop obsesses over while they wait for action).
Uproariously funny and revelatory, How to Dodge a Cannonball is an inimitable take on which America is worth fighting for.
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First published June 17, 2025
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June 30, 2025you never know when you might need that advice
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June 28, 2025
Not since Sam Lipsyte have I read a book this sharp and funny. The cover compares Dennard Dayle to Colson Whitehead and James McBride, which fits, but I’d also throw in Heller, Vonnegut, & Twain.
The story follows Anders, a white Confederate flag twirler and spy who eventually winds up embedded in a Black Union regiment. He’s both bumbling and wise, often wrong and strangely right. The cast of characters is unforgettable, especially Gleason, a Black playwright, who’s one of the most interesting and well-drawn characters I’ve read in a long time. His vision of America is so pure and hopeful in spite of the many hypocrisies and cruelties.
Some of the most powerful parts of this novel are its illuminations of overlooked history, like the New York City Draft Riots of 1863. Dayle uses Twain-like absurdity to pull the reader into this chaotic, racially charged moment, exposing class resentment and the North’s fragile support for the fight against slavery.
Dayle’s prose is deceptively dense. It demands a slower read, not because it’s confusing, but because each sentence is loaded with rhythm, humor, and profound wisdom.
As I finished the book, I came across a review by Mat Johnson in The New York Times Book Review:
“Here is an author capturing, with clarity, our current moment by flashing us back to the past… How to Dodge a Cannonball is often laugh-out-loud funny as it roasts America’s hypocrisies… It takes an author of rare and exceptional talent to deliver such a knockout punch. Which is why How to Dodge a Cannonball establishes Dennard Dayle as a new heavyweight in town.”
I couldn’t agree more.
Thanks to 카지노싸이트 and Holt for review copy.
The story follows Anders, a white Confederate flag twirler and spy who eventually winds up embedded in a Black Union regiment. He’s both bumbling and wise, often wrong and strangely right. The cast of characters is unforgettable, especially Gleason, a Black playwright, who’s one of the most interesting and well-drawn characters I’ve read in a long time. His vision of America is so pure and hopeful in spite of the many hypocrisies and cruelties.
Some of the most powerful parts of this novel are its illuminations of overlooked history, like the New York City Draft Riots of 1863. Dayle uses Twain-like absurdity to pull the reader into this chaotic, racially charged moment, exposing class resentment and the North’s fragile support for the fight against slavery.
Dayle’s prose is deceptively dense. It demands a slower read, not because it’s confusing, but because each sentence is loaded with rhythm, humor, and profound wisdom.
As I finished the book, I came across a review by Mat Johnson in The New York Times Book Review:
“Here is an author capturing, with clarity, our current moment by flashing us back to the past… How to Dodge a Cannonball is often laugh-out-loud funny as it roasts America’s hypocrisies… It takes an author of rare and exceptional talent to deliver such a knockout punch. Which is why How to Dodge a Cannonball establishes Dennard Dayle as a new heavyweight in town.”
I couldn’t agree more.
Thanks to 카지노싸이트 and Holt for review copy.
December 22, 2024
I received a copy for review purposes. All opinions are honest and mine alone.
Fleeing his abusive mother, white, 15 year old Anders, declares himself an octoroon and joins the negro army. This flag twirling, intelligence soldier actually began in the Union army but after being captured was quick to change allegiance and now serves the Southern Freedom. Building a life, friends and family along with commentary about the Civil War from those serving in Anders’ squad is the bulk of this story.
HOW TO DODGE A CANNONBALL is highly satirical, often literary and erudite for reasons that confounded me, so much so, that I often found it difficult to read. It reached well beyond the educated, black, theater loving character. There were some moments of humor and political double entendres to mine but it was work to do so. There’s regular use of racial “no-no’s” for white folks and the white equivalent, (ofay), that I’d never heard before, plus a full complement of expletives.
It’s difficult for me to enjoy novels when there isn’t at least one character to follow who experiences some kind of growth or change that is worth the time invested in reading the book. Unfortunately, these characters fell flat for me. I can empathize with their story and horrible treatment by white men historically but specifically within this story, they make little overall progress📚
Read and Reviewed from a NetGalley eARC, with thanks
Fleeing his abusive mother, white, 15 year old Anders, declares himself an octoroon and joins the negro army. This flag twirling, intelligence soldier actually began in the Union army but after being captured was quick to change allegiance and now serves the Southern Freedom. Building a life, friends and family along with commentary about the Civil War from those serving in Anders’ squad is the bulk of this story.
HOW TO DODGE A CANNONBALL is highly satirical, often literary and erudite for reasons that confounded me, so much so, that I often found it difficult to read. It reached well beyond the educated, black, theater loving character. There were some moments of humor and political double entendres to mine but it was work to do so. There’s regular use of racial “no-no’s” for white folks and the white equivalent, (ofay), that I’d never heard before, plus a full complement of expletives.
It’s difficult for me to enjoy novels when there isn’t at least one character to follow who experiences some kind of growth or change that is worth the time invested in reading the book. Unfortunately, these characters fell flat for me. I can empathize with their story and horrible treatment by white men historically but specifically within this story, they make little overall progress📚
Read and Reviewed from a NetGalley eARC, with thanks
March 27, 2025
How to Dodge a Cannon Ball is satirical, and is laugh out loud funny in many points of the book if you’re clever enough to be in on the joke. It also feels like a confusing fever dream that’s incredibly hard to follow if you try to focus on anything but the satire. The book follows Anders, a white flag twirler descended from a long line of flag twirlers who always choose the wrong side of the war to twirl for. Determined to avoid the fate of his ancestors, Anders defects from the Confederate Army and joins the Union. Since in his own way, Anders doesn’t see color, the uniform he steals belongs to a dead Black man, so he joins a Black regiment and tells everyone he’s an octoroon. This is the sane part of the story. The relationships he forms while a part of this regiment are sincere and reflect the nature of the person’s character and not the color of his skin, but the plot gets nutty, including a trip to New York City, where Anders’ commanding officer puts on a play, and then a trip out west to put down unruly Indians on behalf of cooperative Indians that ends up with everyone committing treason and ending up in the kingdom of West Hanover, or the third and best America. As readers try to untangle the neurons in their brain from that, they can delight in the ever opportunist Slade Jefferson and the ever evolving Petey. And twirling. Lots of twirling. I enjoyed the sly humor but the storyline gave me a headache. A complimentary copy of this book was provided by the publisher. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
June 11, 2025
(This is where my husband sadly shakes his head at me.) This book missed me. Me, not a majority of the world and definitely not my husband. Just me. I enjoy satire and I enjoy history. but somehow sometimes the combination doesn't work for me and that was the case here. I felt like I was reading the thoughts of a drunken Mel Brooks as he wild pitched his next great blockbuster. Which, in all fairness, my husband would love and I would go in to the other room to read. On an objective basis, I can see the attraction of the story. Poor Anders is trying to improve himself and help those around him. His character was great! Always thinking he is going to find something better on the other side, literally, he switches allegiances during the Civil War twice. But when the plot goes west, it lost me. Was this an event in history that I never learned about? Or was it some fever dream whipped topping to the odd sundae that was this book? This book wasn't for me, but if you are a Mel Brooks fan, this might be the literary gem you are looking for!
Thanks to Henry Holt & Co for a copy of the book. This review is my own opinion.
Thanks to Henry Holt & Co for a copy of the book. This review is my own opinion.
December 30, 2024
Absurd and brilliant - Just when I thought I'd tire of the dialogue and direction, the author flipped the story (whether to other characters, a play within the story, a letter written to another in the story, a diary entry, newspaper article, etc). I kept my heart light, because some of the topics can be dark (finding humor in trauma, and an inner dialogue in which I wasn't sure if I should be laughing or crying). The ending was abrupt, and I wish it had wrapped up a little differently, but I was fascinated by the storyline, development of characters, jabs at history, and dry humor. I've never read anything by this author (Dayle) and am hooked in his style (if you've ever read anything by Christopher Moore, I would say this story is a bit like his style: brilliant, humorous and also absurd, thus the need to keep your heart light while reading). I wasn't sure if I hated or admired the main character, Anders, and grew to like him more and more as the story drew on. Please give this story a try! I think if you go into it with casual enjoyment and an open mind for structure, you'll be pleasantly surprised. 4/5 stars for me, and thank you to NetGalley and the publisher (Henry Holt & Company) for the ARC.
A few favorite words I loved:
- "The new information settled into Anders's mind, with a refreshing lack of trauma. For once, the madness came without pain. He could cope with a world that made little sense, as long as it wasn't actively antagonistic."
- "Less is worse than free. Free is a gift. Less is submission. I'm tired of submitting."
- "I've been lying a bit lately, and worried it'd mess up my truth."
A few favorite words I loved:
- "The new information settled into Anders's mind, with a refreshing lack of trauma. For once, the madness came without pain. He could cope with a world that made little sense, as long as it wasn't actively antagonistic."
- "Less is worse than free. Free is a gift. Less is submission. I'm tired of submitting."
- "I've been lying a bit lately, and worried it'd mess up my truth."
March 1, 2025
I actually give this a 3.5 star rating.
I found this story well written. At times funny and irreverent, this novel speaks of differences between people and how that narrative can be different. I enjoyed the characters and found the pacing steady.
I found this story well written. At times funny and irreverent, this novel speaks of differences between people and how that narrative can be different. I enjoyed the characters and found the pacing steady.
June 15, 2025
I think this is a book you either love or hate. It's a satire, but the wit is tack sharp. You can't skim because every line is gold and you want to be sure you catch everything. The writing is a lot like John Scalzi, who is another of my favorites. The audiobook narrator did an AMAZING job. 4.5 stars.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGallery for providing the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGallery for providing the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
May 23, 2025
Anders is a hapless white teen volunteering as a flag twirler for the U.S. Civil War's Union Army. He’s doing this to dodge his abusive mother. Then, he dodges one deadly battle, playing dead in the mud & escaping to join an all-Black squad of soldiers. He claims to be an octoroon: one-eighth Black. Perhaps he’s more lucky than hapless—he keeps finding ways to survive.
Full of characters race swapping, gender swapping, writing plays within the novel, & engaging in other slapstick spy absurdities, Dayle’s satirical comedy How to Dodge a Cannonball would make Shakespeare himself unsure where to look.
With a great concept & title, the execution disappoints. Stylistically, this novel fails at achieving a language believable to the time. Worse, no single character has a distinct voice. The author’s voice—that generally comes across as trying to be clever—invades each line. There should be more action description to break up all the dialogue that bleeds together.
Though the plot was losing me more & more the further I read, I have to say: it has a pretty good ending.
[I received a free copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review]
Full of characters race swapping, gender swapping, writing plays within the novel, & engaging in other slapstick spy absurdities, Dayle’s satirical comedy How to Dodge a Cannonball would make Shakespeare himself unsure where to look.
With a great concept & title, the execution disappoints. Stylistically, this novel fails at achieving a language believable to the time. Worse, no single character has a distinct voice. The author’s voice—that generally comes across as trying to be clever—invades each line. There should be more action description to break up all the dialogue that bleeds together.
Though the plot was losing me more & more the further I read, I have to say: it has a pretty good ending.
[I received a free copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review]
June 20, 2025
Very darkly funny and honest. What a wild ride. Great book.
April 10, 2025
ARC provided by the publisher-HOLT and won through good reads-in exchange for an honest review. Really enjoyed this book. Great comedy. The first line of the first chapter was definitely an attention grabber and some of the absurdities throughout the book were hilarious. One of my favorites was the flag battle for honor when the main character is supposed to assassinate the other person. I also enjoyed how the setting authentically felt like it was occurring during Civil War times. Great read highly recommend.
June 24, 2025
Thanks to the publisher for the gifted arc
With everything in the news lately (or ever?) my brain has been craving something light and funny. Who knew a civil war satire would be the move? Ok maybe Dayle just tricked me into thinking this was light, but it's definitely hilarious. A white kid from Illinois joins the Union army, as a flag twirler, defects to the Confederates, and defects back to the Union to end up in a Black regiment by claiming he's an octoroon. Absurdity and hilarity ensues. Guys, there's a flag twirling face off!!
How To Dodge just hit every right note for me. The wit is sharp, the pacing is 🤌🏻
The book travels from Gettysburg, to NYC during the draft riots, and eventually west to Nevada without ever feeling rushed or overstuffed. I can't think of one character that felt one note or out of place. Anders is smart but naive (understatement) and is pretty much getting a speed run on his education. He knows how to reflect back other characters’ personalities which, I think, makes everyone realize how crazy the situation they're in is. Gleason, the commanding officer, is a playwright of “scientific theater” or spec-fic who has hopes and dreams of a Black America. Knowing how reality differs from his dreams adds tragedy to this novel.
This book definitely has some heft to it. What does it mean to fight for your freedom? Is pursuing art in the middle of strife worth it, does it even make sense, or is the answer that it’s always necessary? Making sense of the true absurdity, fighting in a war where in the end you’re still hated, still disrespected, is the heart of the novel. It’s hard to imagine that even the best flag twirling could rally the troops. And yet, we're laughing through it all. That's part of the genius of this book- even when we're reading about slavery, race, gender, capitalism and war profiting, there's never a heavy handed approach.
THIS is how you comment on where we are today in the US. For me at least, this ended on a beautiful note that still had hope, or better said, a fighting spirit for this country.
With everything in the news lately (or ever?) my brain has been craving something light and funny. Who knew a civil war satire would be the move? Ok maybe Dayle just tricked me into thinking this was light, but it's definitely hilarious. A white kid from Illinois joins the Union army, as a flag twirler, defects to the Confederates, and defects back to the Union to end up in a Black regiment by claiming he's an octoroon. Absurdity and hilarity ensues. Guys, there's a flag twirling face off!!
How To Dodge just hit every right note for me. The wit is sharp, the pacing is 🤌🏻
The book travels from Gettysburg, to NYC during the draft riots, and eventually west to Nevada without ever feeling rushed or overstuffed. I can't think of one character that felt one note or out of place. Anders is smart but naive (understatement) and is pretty much getting a speed run on his education. He knows how to reflect back other characters’ personalities which, I think, makes everyone realize how crazy the situation they're in is. Gleason, the commanding officer, is a playwright of “scientific theater” or spec-fic who has hopes and dreams of a Black America. Knowing how reality differs from his dreams adds tragedy to this novel.
This book definitely has some heft to it. What does it mean to fight for your freedom? Is pursuing art in the middle of strife worth it, does it even make sense, or is the answer that it’s always necessary? Making sense of the true absurdity, fighting in a war where in the end you’re still hated, still disrespected, is the heart of the novel. It’s hard to imagine that even the best flag twirling could rally the troops. And yet, we're laughing through it all. That's part of the genius of this book- even when we're reading about slavery, race, gender, capitalism and war profiting, there's never a heavy handed approach.
THIS is how you comment on where we are today in the US. For me at least, this ended on a beautiful note that still had hope, or better said, a fighting spirit for this country.
June 9, 2025
I usually enjoy books with somewhat convoluted narratives, eclectic characters, and zany plotlines. The summary for "How to Dodge a Cannonball" hypes it up so much I went in expecting a wild (but ingenious) ride.
I did not like this! If you asked me to give a summary of what this Story is About, I swear I couldn't. It's a novel that's more bizarre and off-putting than is good for it, and I am honestly a little baffled it's being called an "instant classic." While I admire the point the author attempts to make about the futility and inherent stupidity of American patriotism, I thought it was poorly executed, weirdly characterized, and generally flat.
The only reason I could see myself returning to this story is if Taika Waititi makes a movie (which, actually, he should--this is 100% that vibe).
I did not like this! If you asked me to give a summary of what this Story is About, I swear I couldn't. It's a novel that's more bizarre and off-putting than is good for it, and I am honestly a little baffled it's being called an "instant classic." While I admire the point the author attempts to make about the futility and inherent stupidity of American patriotism, I thought it was poorly executed, weirdly characterized, and generally flat.
The only reason I could see myself returning to this story is if Taika Waititi makes a movie (which, actually, he should--this is 100% that vibe).
June 13, 2025
Absurdist, uncomfortable hilarity. It gives Catch-22, South Park, and oddly enough Forrest Gump? Plus Key and Peele and What We Do in the Shadows. This bad boy’s got it all- gratuitous swearing, a flag twirl-off with bloody consequences, and a mid-book interruption to feature a “futuristic” play. Anders is a dumb-dumb who I was both annoyed by and rooting for. I would have loved more of the character of Petey/Polly/etc. Overall, as long as you stay in the headspace of satire-done-so-wrong-it-feels-right, this book will be a hit for you!
June 5, 2025
(3.75 Stars)
This was one of those books that makes you think... and maybe your internal story makes you like the book better than you would if you only based it on the writing. I don't know if that makes sense or not. But as I was reading this story, I found myself thinking about American history, and how truly messed up it is when it comes to people treating people ... well, like people.
This is a satirical look at race in America, about exceptional people compared to American exceptionalism, and about double-standards, among other things.
One thing is for sure, either the author likes to use superfluous words, or maybe just archaic words that have fallen out of favor in the modern vernacular and have become obscure. What I mean to say is to have a dictionary handy, and use it because the words you'll need to look up are usually crucial plot elements and integral to the story arc.
This is the second book I've read by this author and I have to admit that I like his collection of short stories slightly better, but this was a solid story with great dialog and interesting concepts. I read the audiobook version and thought the narrator did a great job.
One thing you might want to remember, especially if you are "listening" to this book. The use of racist language is common and unabashed. We are talking the "hard-r" here.
This was one of those books that makes you think... and maybe your internal story makes you like the book better than you would if you only based it on the writing. I don't know if that makes sense or not. But as I was reading this story, I found myself thinking about American history, and how truly messed up it is when it comes to people treating people ... well, like people.
This is a satirical look at race in America, about exceptional people compared to American exceptionalism, and about double-standards, among other things.
One thing is for sure, either the author likes to use superfluous words, or maybe just archaic words that have fallen out of favor in the modern vernacular and have become obscure. What I mean to say is to have a dictionary handy, and use it because the words you'll need to look up are usually crucial plot elements and integral to the story arc.
This is the second book I've read by this author and I have to admit that I like his collection of short stories slightly better, but this was a solid story with great dialog and interesting concepts. I read the audiobook version and thought the narrator did a great job.
One thing you might want to remember, especially if you are "listening" to this book. The use of racist language is common and unabashed. We are talking the "hard-r" here.
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June 20, 2025I wouldn't use "hilarious" or "uproaringly funny". I think the story is SILLY! I liked the first part where Anders, a flag-twirler, defects from the Confederate army to the Yankees and declares himself an octoroon, joining a Black squad. Then the story gets more and more bizarre. I didn't understand the satire, but sometimes I chuckled at an occasional humorous remark, sentence, or phrase. I forced myself to finish the whole book, trying to puzzle out the meaning of the title, which I never figured out. I thank LibraryThing for an ARC.
February 21, 2025
A simple-hearted flag-twirler finds himself on the battlefield, the stage, and in a peculiar Wild West during the American Civil War in a pitch-black comedy about race and how the USA sees and sells itself. Dayle's writing style is biting, using sharp turns-of-phrase and quick allusions to gut-punch the reader with ideas of blackness in America (one of the pull-quotes on the cover talks about how re-readable this book is, and I suspect that's probably true). But it's not heartless - some of the passages, especially one letter from a character's sister, are genuinely moving - and Dayle's ability to combine real emotion with painfully bitter satire is incredibly impressive, and I'm looking forward to reading more from him.
I was lucky enough to win an ARC in a 카지노싸이트 giveaway.
I was lucky enough to win an ARC in a 카지노싸이트 giveaway.
March 2, 2025
I received a copy of this novel through NetGalley and Henry Holt & Company in exchange for an honest review.
Lyrical, eloquent, alive... those are the three best words to describe the style of Dennard Dayle's writing in How to Dodge a Cannonball.
This novel is simply stunning.
I haven't laughed this much at a novel in a very long time, and that the setting for it is the American Civil War makes it even better because that isn't a historical event you'd associated with laughter. But Dayle's novel is meant as satire so the humor is intended. And it lands with perfect balance in the story of Anders, a white teenager who joins the Union Army to be a flag twirler for General George McClellan, then defects to the Confederate Army to be a flag twirler for General Robert E. Lee, before defecting again to be an octoroon among a Black regiment in the Union Army.
Much of the novel reads almost, but not strictly, as Anders' stream-of-consciousness and the things that run through his head, the thoughts and observations he has on himself, the people around him, and America at-large during the Civil War are witty, lyrical, honest, endearing, and important.
It's hard to explain the ways it's so good, definitely the best book I've read so far this year and no doubt in the running to be the best of the year, because it is so good. Dennard Dayle really says it all perfectly. He makes the story come alive off the page in a way not many authors can do.
So if you like satire novels, historical fiction, commentaries on the human condition, and novelized looks at what makes America and what matters to America... you should read this book.
Obviously because it involves the Civil War, any trigger warnings would have to include war imagery and Civil War-era language involving slavery and the n- word. But all of it is given the attention and respect it deserves in the context of history and the story, and none of it is used gratuitously.
I'm going to give it a couple months and read this book again...
Lyrical, eloquent, alive... those are the three best words to describe the style of Dennard Dayle's writing in How to Dodge a Cannonball.
This novel is simply stunning.
I haven't laughed this much at a novel in a very long time, and that the setting for it is the American Civil War makes it even better because that isn't a historical event you'd associated with laughter. But Dayle's novel is meant as satire so the humor is intended. And it lands with perfect balance in the story of Anders, a white teenager who joins the Union Army to be a flag twirler for General George McClellan, then defects to the Confederate Army to be a flag twirler for General Robert E. Lee, before defecting again to be an octoroon among a Black regiment in the Union Army.
Much of the novel reads almost, but not strictly, as Anders' stream-of-consciousness and the things that run through his head, the thoughts and observations he has on himself, the people around him, and America at-large during the Civil War are witty, lyrical, honest, endearing, and important.
It's hard to explain the ways it's so good, definitely the best book I've read so far this year and no doubt in the running to be the best of the year, because it is so good. Dennard Dayle really says it all perfectly. He makes the story come alive off the page in a way not many authors can do.
So if you like satire novels, historical fiction, commentaries on the human condition, and novelized looks at what makes America and what matters to America... you should read this book.
Obviously because it involves the Civil War, any trigger warnings would have to include war imagery and Civil War-era language involving slavery and the n- word. But all of it is given the attention and respect it deserves in the context of history and the story, and none of it is used gratuitously.
I'm going to give it a couple months and read this book again...
March 21, 2025
Absurd and brilliant! Just when I thought I might tire of the dialogue and direction, the author flipped the script—introducing new characters, a play within the story, letters exchanged, diary entries, newspaper articles, you name it. I kept my spirits buoyant, even when the themes turned dark, balancing humor with trauma and an inner monologue that left me unsure whether to laugh or cry.
The ending felt a bit abrupt, and I wish it had tied things up differently, but the storyline, character development, critiques of history, and dry humor kept me intrigued. This is my first time reading anything by Dayle, and I’m now captivated by his style. If you’ve enjoyed Christopher Moore's work, you might find this story resonates similarly: brilliant, humorous, and delightfully absurd—making it essential to keep an open heart while reading.
I grappled with my feelings toward the main character, Anders. At first, I was unsure whether I liked or disliked him, but he slowly grew on me as the narrative progressed. I highly recommend giving this story a shot! If you approach it with a laid-back attitude and are open to its unique structure, I think you'll find it surprisingly enjoyable. I’d rate it 4 out of 5 stars, and a big thank you to goodreads to giving the ARC
Here are a few favorite lines that stood out for me:
- "The new information settled into Anders's mind, with a refreshing lack of trauma. For once, the madness came without pain. He could cope with a world that made little sense, as long as it wasn't actively antagonistic."
- "Less is worse than free. Free is a gift. Less is submission. I'm tired of submitting."
- "I've been lying a bit lately, and worried it'd mess up my truth."
The ending felt a bit abrupt, and I wish it had tied things up differently, but the storyline, character development, critiques of history, and dry humor kept me intrigued. This is my first time reading anything by Dayle, and I’m now captivated by his style. If you’ve enjoyed Christopher Moore's work, you might find this story resonates similarly: brilliant, humorous, and delightfully absurd—making it essential to keep an open heart while reading.
I grappled with my feelings toward the main character, Anders. At first, I was unsure whether I liked or disliked him, but he slowly grew on me as the narrative progressed. I highly recommend giving this story a shot! If you approach it with a laid-back attitude and are open to its unique structure, I think you'll find it surprisingly enjoyable. I’d rate it 4 out of 5 stars, and a big thank you to goodreads to giving the ARC
Here are a few favorite lines that stood out for me:
- "The new information settled into Anders's mind, with a refreshing lack of trauma. For once, the madness came without pain. He could cope with a world that made little sense, as long as it wasn't actively antagonistic."
- "Less is worse than free. Free is a gift. Less is submission. I'm tired of submitting."
- "I've been lying a bit lately, and worried it'd mess up my truth."
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 16, 2025
Jamaican American Dennard Dayle’s How to Dodge a Cannonball will keep readers laughing at its dark humor or scratching their heads in wonderment with its irreverent Civil War account and look at the meaning of freedom.
The story opens with 7-year-old white Anders perched in the window of a one-room black schoolhouse in an Illinois black community. Doing what he can to learn in a community offering no other school. Anders and the teacher engage in a verbal exchange as she pretends to ignore him while teaching her class but indirectly trying to teach him a lesson about racial inequality. Before long, his mother arrives, slinging pan lids and pans in his direction and ordering him away for a painful lesson in his own family history—a family whose dreams are never fulfilled.
At 15, Anders enlists in the Union Army under McClellan where Anders serves as a flag twirler, a military position that leads to several important later scenes. Within pages, Anders has fled to the Confederacy, participated in the disastrous Pickett’s Charge during the Battle of Gettysburg, and managed to survive again by stealing a dead black Union soldier’s unform. Landing among a ragtag black Union company, most of whose members have just died in battle, Anders poses as an octoroon, explaining his light complexion while desperately hoping to find food. Surrounded by racist white officers and black troops who play their own potentially dangerous racist game called Ofay, Anders gradually finds his home among the black soldiers such as Thomas, a giant of a former slave; Joaquin, rumored to be a violent Haitian revolutionary; Petey, a teenage bugler; and Gleason, a speculative dramatist, who plans to change the county’s future with his plays, using his fellow soldiers as actors. Together, during a scavenging raid, this small group captures a capitalist Northern arms dealer deemed traitor for doing anything for a profit and who, as a prisoner, plays his own devious role throughout the book.
With military life taking the black troops from Gettysburg to New York City’s Draft Riots and the American West where they are to participate in Native American genocide, Anders and his new friends face danger after danger, struggling to advance their standing and find freedom. Filled with surprises and strange events ranging from a reversal of minstrelsy’s blackface and efforts to replace President Lincoln with a monarchy, the main plot is occasionally interrupted by inserted letters, news stories, and lists that, while interruptions of sorts, each play a role in the story.
If you like your historical fiction straightforward and traditional, How to Dodge a Cannonball may not be for you. If you can appreciate irreverent, biting social commentary targeting forms of government, economic exploitation, war, and racism, open a copy soon. This book’s uniqueness nearly made me stop reading early on. I am delighted that I persisted!
Thanks to NetGalley and Henry Holt & Company for an advance reader egalley of this recommended new novel.
The story opens with 7-year-old white Anders perched in the window of a one-room black schoolhouse in an Illinois black community. Doing what he can to learn in a community offering no other school. Anders and the teacher engage in a verbal exchange as she pretends to ignore him while teaching her class but indirectly trying to teach him a lesson about racial inequality. Before long, his mother arrives, slinging pan lids and pans in his direction and ordering him away for a painful lesson in his own family history—a family whose dreams are never fulfilled.
At 15, Anders enlists in the Union Army under McClellan where Anders serves as a flag twirler, a military position that leads to several important later scenes. Within pages, Anders has fled to the Confederacy, participated in the disastrous Pickett’s Charge during the Battle of Gettysburg, and managed to survive again by stealing a dead black Union soldier’s unform. Landing among a ragtag black Union company, most of whose members have just died in battle, Anders poses as an octoroon, explaining his light complexion while desperately hoping to find food. Surrounded by racist white officers and black troops who play their own potentially dangerous racist game called Ofay, Anders gradually finds his home among the black soldiers such as Thomas, a giant of a former slave; Joaquin, rumored to be a violent Haitian revolutionary; Petey, a teenage bugler; and Gleason, a speculative dramatist, who plans to change the county’s future with his plays, using his fellow soldiers as actors. Together, during a scavenging raid, this small group captures a capitalist Northern arms dealer deemed traitor for doing anything for a profit and who, as a prisoner, plays his own devious role throughout the book.
With military life taking the black troops from Gettysburg to New York City’s Draft Riots and the American West where they are to participate in Native American genocide, Anders and his new friends face danger after danger, struggling to advance their standing and find freedom. Filled with surprises and strange events ranging from a reversal of minstrelsy’s blackface and efforts to replace President Lincoln with a monarchy, the main plot is occasionally interrupted by inserted letters, news stories, and lists that, while interruptions of sorts, each play a role in the story.
If you like your historical fiction straightforward and traditional, How to Dodge a Cannonball may not be for you. If you can appreciate irreverent, biting social commentary targeting forms of government, economic exploitation, war, and racism, open a copy soon. This book’s uniqueness nearly made me stop reading early on. I am delighted that I persisted!
Thanks to NetGalley and Henry Holt & Company for an advance reader egalley of this recommended new novel.
June 25, 2025
This is kind of a Civil War "Catch 22".
Anders is a low-class young southerner. He joins the Confederate Army. By a series of mishaps, he ends up joining a Black Union Regiment. One of the funny running gags is that he is constantly claiming that he is an "Octoroon" to explain what he is doing in an all-black regiment. The plot set up lets Dayle to a deep and sharp dive into the insanity of race in the Civil War, and he does it with a big helping of absurdity.
The novel follows Anders through the Battle of Gettysburg, then to the New York City Draft riots and then to Indian suppression out west. This is not an historical novel. History is the starting point but Dayle sets sail from there into parody, satire and sharp commentary. For example, there is a hilarious version of what Pickett did in Pickett's Charge, which has nothing to do with the real charge, but which is very funny. It also starts the consistent theme that Generals are nitwits.
Anders is a Zelig type character who ends up in the middle of things. He is a baton twirler. He takes pride in his ability to inspire the troops like a good bugler or flag bearer. The baton twirling details, including his favorite moves, keep popping up and Anders seriousness about it is very funny.
Ander's corporal, Tobias Gleason, seems like a twenty first century black New York City intellectual. He is a playwright who writes experimental theater pieces. He produces one of his plays in post-Draft Riot NYC. As I mentioned, this is not the historical world of 1863.
I enjoyed the cleverness of the book. The plot is kind of one thing after another and some of the characters are cartoonish. Dayle covers much territory. He takes a shot at crooked businessmen making money on the business of war, and the silliness of titles and the varieties of racism and a bunch of other stuff.
Doing Civil War military satirical humor is not easy. Dayle pulls it off.
Anders is a low-class young southerner. He joins the Confederate Army. By a series of mishaps, he ends up joining a Black Union Regiment. One of the funny running gags is that he is constantly claiming that he is an "Octoroon" to explain what he is doing in an all-black regiment. The plot set up lets Dayle to a deep and sharp dive into the insanity of race in the Civil War, and he does it with a big helping of absurdity.
The novel follows Anders through the Battle of Gettysburg, then to the New York City Draft riots and then to Indian suppression out west. This is not an historical novel. History is the starting point but Dayle sets sail from there into parody, satire and sharp commentary. For example, there is a hilarious version of what Pickett did in Pickett's Charge, which has nothing to do with the real charge, but which is very funny. It also starts the consistent theme that Generals are nitwits.
Anders is a Zelig type character who ends up in the middle of things. He is a baton twirler. He takes pride in his ability to inspire the troops like a good bugler or flag bearer. The baton twirling details, including his favorite moves, keep popping up and Anders seriousness about it is very funny.
Ander's corporal, Tobias Gleason, seems like a twenty first century black New York City intellectual. He is a playwright who writes experimental theater pieces. He produces one of his plays in post-Draft Riot NYC. As I mentioned, this is not the historical world of 1863.
I enjoyed the cleverness of the book. The plot is kind of one thing after another and some of the characters are cartoonish. Dayle covers much territory. He takes a shot at crooked businessmen making money on the business of war, and the silliness of titles and the varieties of racism and a bunch of other stuff.
Doing Civil War military satirical humor is not easy. Dayle pulls it off.
June 1, 2025
How to Dodge a Cannonball – A Razor-Sharp Civil War Satire (4.75/5)
Thank you to NetGalley and Henry Holt & Co. for the eARC of this absolutely unhinged gem of a novel. How to Dodge a Cannonball drops you into the chaos of the Civil War and then asks you to hold on and figure it out as you go.
From the very first scene, I had no illusions that this book would play by the rules of traditional historical fiction. Instead, it takes the American mythos, lights it on fire, and parades the ashes through absurd landscapes full of theater kids with muskets and arms dealers with a moral compass set to “profit.”
📚 Why It Worked for Me:
🔄 Swiftian Energy – At its core, this book reads like an epic satire in the tradition of Jonathan Swift. One minute you’re laughing at its brazen ridiculousness, the next you’re questioning the structure of our country and how history has been constructed... and who has the power to construct it.
🧠 Intentional Discomfort – The language, at times, is jarring. But it’s the kind of discomfort that makes you pause and think. It’s clear the author is wielding discomfort as a tool, not a gimmick, and those who bounce off the book may have mistaken provocation for purposelessness.
🎭 A Wild, Unapologetic Ride – From Gettysburg to the Nevada desert, this book is packed with full-blown nonsense, sharp commentary, and surprisingly moving character moments, especially as Anders, our racially fluid, flag-twirler (yes, really), stumbles toward understanding the humanity of those around him.
💬 Final Take:
This novel is not here to comfort. It’s here to disorient, provoke, and make you laugh just enough before landing a sucker punch of existential reflection. I found myself thinking deeply about who tells our national stories, and who gets to be the hero. Readers looking for a tidy, morally centered war novel may be disappointed.
Thank you to NetGalley and Henry Holt & Co. for the eARC of this absolutely unhinged gem of a novel. How to Dodge a Cannonball drops you into the chaos of the Civil War and then asks you to hold on and figure it out as you go.
From the very first scene, I had no illusions that this book would play by the rules of traditional historical fiction. Instead, it takes the American mythos, lights it on fire, and parades the ashes through absurd landscapes full of theater kids with muskets and arms dealers with a moral compass set to “profit.”
📚 Why It Worked for Me:
🔄 Swiftian Energy – At its core, this book reads like an epic satire in the tradition of Jonathan Swift. One minute you’re laughing at its brazen ridiculousness, the next you’re questioning the structure of our country and how history has been constructed... and who has the power to construct it.
🧠 Intentional Discomfort – The language, at times, is jarring. But it’s the kind of discomfort that makes you pause and think. It’s clear the author is wielding discomfort as a tool, not a gimmick, and those who bounce off the book may have mistaken provocation for purposelessness.
🎭 A Wild, Unapologetic Ride – From Gettysburg to the Nevada desert, this book is packed with full-blown nonsense, sharp commentary, and surprisingly moving character moments, especially as Anders, our racially fluid, flag-twirler (yes, really), stumbles toward understanding the humanity of those around him.
💬 Final Take:
This novel is not here to comfort. It’s here to disorient, provoke, and make you laugh just enough before landing a sucker punch of existential reflection. I found myself thinking deeply about who tells our national stories, and who gets to be the hero. Readers looking for a tidy, morally centered war novel may be disappointed.
May 7, 2025
Part of this nation’s soul is black. If we’re to grow into a sane, stable society, we should embrace and exploit the whole of our character. from How to Dodge a Cannonball by Dennard Dayle
Relentless satire skewers America’s most cherished myths.
Experience the Civil War through an original protagonist, Anders, a naive white teenager who deserts the Union Army, then the Confederate Army, finally assuming a Black identity and joining a black Union troop.
Anders finds himself in the middle of the New York City draft riots, performs in a play about a human computer called The Prometheus Abacus, becomes entangled with the soldier Petey, also known as Polly, Patricia, and Porter, an “immature sixteen, compared to Anders’s mature fifteen.” He is sent West to kill Native Americans. The regiment defects to join Queen Columbia I, but monarchy also has its dark side; Anders learns about wage slavery.
Anders encounters Black Jeffersons related to “a Top-Three president” who “indulged in miscegenation.” A Haitian revolutionary fighting to free American slaves. And Slade Jefferson, a ruthless profiteer who sells arms to Confederate and Union armies alike.
Anders’s skill is flag twirling, which figures throughout the story.
There are a lot of Easter Egg references for those in the know, such as The Munsterite Rebellion and Dante’s Inferno.
Entertaining and irreverent, this book is for a discriminating reader who seeks originality.
Thanks to the publisher for a free book.
Relentless satire skewers America’s most cherished myths.
Experience the Civil War through an original protagonist, Anders, a naive white teenager who deserts the Union Army, then the Confederate Army, finally assuming a Black identity and joining a black Union troop.
Anders finds himself in the middle of the New York City draft riots, performs in a play about a human computer called The Prometheus Abacus, becomes entangled with the soldier Petey, also known as Polly, Patricia, and Porter, an “immature sixteen, compared to Anders’s mature fifteen.” He is sent West to kill Native Americans. The regiment defects to join Queen Columbia I, but monarchy also has its dark side; Anders learns about wage slavery.
Anders encounters Black Jeffersons related to “a Top-Three president” who “indulged in miscegenation.” A Haitian revolutionary fighting to free American slaves. And Slade Jefferson, a ruthless profiteer who sells arms to Confederate and Union armies alike.
Anders’s skill is flag twirling, which figures throughout the story.
There are a lot of Easter Egg references for those in the know, such as The Munsterite Rebellion and Dante’s Inferno.
Entertaining and irreverent, this book is for a discriminating reader who seeks originality.
Thanks to the publisher for a free book.
June 12, 2025
Thanks to @MacmillanAudio and NetGalley for the advance listener copy of How to Dodge a Cannonball by Dennard Dayle! This audiobook was outstanding. The narrator was phenomenal—I usually speed up audiobooks to 1.75x or 2x, but this was the first one I could enjoy at regular speed. He delivered each character’s voice with clarity and nuance, making the listening experience truly immersive.
The book itself is a wild, thoughtful, and often contradictory journey—sad, tragic, hilarious, irreverent, and unexpectedly hopeful. Dayle takes on weighty subjects like civil war, slavery, death, and systemic racism, but he approaches them with sharp satire and a unique voice that somehow manages to balance levity with serious reflection.
I loved the shifting perspectives, along with the use of journal entries and quotes—it gave the story richness and depth. This book isn't easy to categorize, but it’s exactly that complexity that makes it memorable. A smart, original work that isn’t afraid to take risks.
The book itself is a wild, thoughtful, and often contradictory journey—sad, tragic, hilarious, irreverent, and unexpectedly hopeful. Dayle takes on weighty subjects like civil war, slavery, death, and systemic racism, but he approaches them with sharp satire and a unique voice that somehow manages to balance levity with serious reflection.
I loved the shifting perspectives, along with the use of journal entries and quotes—it gave the story richness and depth. This book isn't easy to categorize, but it’s exactly that complexity that makes it memorable. A smart, original work that isn’t afraid to take risks.
June 19, 2025
"Why can't progress be a circus? Life's grim enough."
I was torn between 3 and 4 stars for this book. It's fast-paced, comical, and unique.
I do think this book will be a 5/5 for some readers, but I found it to be so fast-paced that it made it difficult to keep up. There are events in the book that you have to read between the lines to understand, and I found myself having to backtrack multiple times. Unfortunately, this made me struggle to connect with the plotline and characters.
Nevertheless, the book is entertaining and, at times, informative. It has a good overall message that no country is worth dying for, and somehow still manages to make a story about the Civil War laugh-out-loud funny. I recommend this to readers looking for historical fiction but who need it to be fast-paced and action-packed rather than character-focused.
Thank you, NetGalley and Henry Holt & Company, for the opportunity to read an advanced reader's copy in exchange for my honest review.
"You can't earn your freedom. That's an insult. You're born free."
I was torn between 3 and 4 stars for this book. It's fast-paced, comical, and unique.
I do think this book will be a 5/5 for some readers, but I found it to be so fast-paced that it made it difficult to keep up. There are events in the book that you have to read between the lines to understand, and I found myself having to backtrack multiple times. Unfortunately, this made me struggle to connect with the plotline and characters.
Nevertheless, the book is entertaining and, at times, informative. It has a good overall message that no country is worth dying for, and somehow still manages to make a story about the Civil War laugh-out-loud funny. I recommend this to readers looking for historical fiction but who need it to be fast-paced and action-packed rather than character-focused.
Thank you, NetGalley and Henry Holt & Company, for the opportunity to read an advanced reader's copy in exchange for my honest review.
"You can't earn your freedom. That's an insult. You're born free."
June 15, 2025
Thank you to NetGalley and Henry Holt and Co for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Oh I so thought I would love this one but it was just absolutely not for me. I was madly in love with Glorious Exploits by Ferdia Lennon, and this looked like it would be similar in an American history setting. In many ways it was TOO similar (satire, war being highlighted through the use of soldiers playing thespian) made all the worse by the fact that it didn’t live up to Lennon’s work, making it feel like a subpar spinoff. I love a good witty dark humor but the prose here felt overwrought. The plot was incredibly hard to follow as the author tried so many quirky turns of phrase that any attempt to skim made you miss giant plot points. I love it once or twice, smacking you with a major point in a short pithy easy to miss manner, but that should be used to highlight the action and not used every other page.
Oh I so thought I would love this one but it was just absolutely not for me. I was madly in love with Glorious Exploits by Ferdia Lennon, and this looked like it would be similar in an American history setting. In many ways it was TOO similar (satire, war being highlighted through the use of soldiers playing thespian) made all the worse by the fact that it didn’t live up to Lennon’s work, making it feel like a subpar spinoff. I love a good witty dark humor but the prose here felt overwrought. The plot was incredibly hard to follow as the author tried so many quirky turns of phrase that any attempt to skim made you miss giant plot points. I love it once or twice, smacking you with a major point in a short pithy easy to miss manner, but that should be used to highlight the action and not used every other page.
April 19, 2025
2.5 stars, rounded down
Hmm, I’m not sure what to make of this. The book starts in a stream of consciousness about Pickett’s Charge. Our hero, Anders, is a young flag twirler in the Confederate Army. But when he witnesses most of his unit die, he steals a Union uniform from a dead man. And thus, he becomes the sole white man in a black battalion. Not that he lets them know he’s white. He “passes” himself off as an octaroon.
The story is bonkers - a satire with some laugh out loud moments but also confusing and discombobulated. It just went a little too far off the deep end to really hold my interest. The characters were interesting, especially Petey.
I felt this had a lot of potential that, unfortunately, it didn’t live up to.
My thanks to Netgalley and Henry Holt for an advance copy of this book.
Hmm, I’m not sure what to make of this. The book starts in a stream of consciousness about Pickett’s Charge. Our hero, Anders, is a young flag twirler in the Confederate Army. But when he witnesses most of his unit die, he steals a Union uniform from a dead man. And thus, he becomes the sole white man in a black battalion. Not that he lets them know he’s white. He “passes” himself off as an octaroon.
The story is bonkers - a satire with some laugh out loud moments but also confusing and discombobulated. It just went a little too far off the deep end to really hold my interest. The characters were interesting, especially Petey.
I felt this had a lot of potential that, unfortunately, it didn’t live up to.
My thanks to Netgalley and Henry Holt for an advance copy of this book.
June 15, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
How to Dodge a Cannonball is a sharp, creative historical fiction novel.
I enjoyed parts of this one, but it unfortunately fell flat for me. The characters were interesting and vivid, but I found it difficult to connect to Anders. The plot was intriguing, and the story’s American Civil War setting was immersive. I loved the incorporation of theater. The pacing felt rushed at times, and I found it difficult to connect to the story's humor. Dennard Dyle’s prose was lovely, and it fit the story nicely. I would recommend this one to readers who’ve had their eye on it.
William DeMeritt was a great narrator for this one. His voice and accents fit the characters and emotion of the story well, and he made the experience wonderfully atmospheric. That said, I often longed to see the page in front of me as I read (particularly during the one-act play).
Thank you to the publisher for the free ALC!
How to Dodge a Cannonball is a sharp, creative historical fiction novel.
I enjoyed parts of this one, but it unfortunately fell flat for me. The characters were interesting and vivid, but I found it difficult to connect to Anders. The plot was intriguing, and the story’s American Civil War setting was immersive. I loved the incorporation of theater. The pacing felt rushed at times, and I found it difficult to connect to the story's humor. Dennard Dyle’s prose was lovely, and it fit the story nicely. I would recommend this one to readers who’ve had their eye on it.
William DeMeritt was a great narrator for this one. His voice and accents fit the characters and emotion of the story well, and he made the experience wonderfully atmospheric. That said, I often longed to see the page in front of me as I read (particularly during the one-act play).
Thank you to the publisher for the free ALC!
July 1, 2025
A darkly funny satire of The Civil War, following the hapless Anders, a Union-turned-Confederate-turned-Union-again flag twirler, who is forced to wise up—and fast—when he steals a dead solider’s uniform and joins a Black regiment, claiming to be one eighth Black. The characters he meets in the company and on their missions are just that—characters—and include a “scientific theatre” dramatist, a double-dealing gun manufacturer, a young woman inspired to join the army by Mulan, and some American monarchists planning a revolution. The book is hilarious and fast-paced, but packs an intellectual punch, with many literary references, innovations in form (I loved the “half chapters” i.e. chapter 14.5), and the very apt examination of the true meaning and purpose of the American project. It’s an unhinged history that seems more normal every day.
May 12, 2025
What I Did Like:
+Originality. This story is a historical fiction set in the civil war, but it is unlike anything else in this genre. The choice of character, the almost ridiculous setting, and the career of the main character all add to the originality of this story.
+It feels like some of the major lessons you can infer from this one are important to not only historical understanding but also to modern day events.
Who Should Read This One:
-Fans of satire in their historical fiction (think Catch-22)
My Rating: 2 Stars
For me, the unsupported historical claims in a historical fiction story was problematic.
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+Originality. This story is a historical fiction set in the civil war, but it is unlike anything else in this genre. The choice of character, the almost ridiculous setting, and the career of the main character all add to the originality of this story.
+It feels like some of the major lessons you can infer from this one are important to not only historical understanding but also to modern day events.
Who Should Read This One:
-Fans of satire in their historical fiction (think Catch-22)
My Rating: 2 Stars
For me, the unsupported historical claims in a historical fiction story was problematic.
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