Just finished "The March" by E. L. Doctorow -- Excellent book! I'd give it 4.5 out of 5 (I just have a really hard time giving a perfect score) okay, okay a 5
It weaves an incredible fictitious story around real historical events, people and places during the Civil -- The March refers to Sherman's march through the south leaving a past of destruction near the end of the American Civil war.
Once more he fills me the the appreciation of what a great writer he is!
Highly recommended.