Cold Mountain

This is a novel set towards the end of the American Civil War (in the south). It doesn't involve any battles however. It follows two main characters, Ada, who has to learn to survive and run her father's farm after he dies. Inman has deserted from the army following recuperation from injury. He journeys across the south to go home to Ada, his love. Inman's journey across the American South gives a good picture of America during the civil war period, the poverty, the desparation and the remoteness of many places in the South. Ada's life on the farm is equally fascinating in a different way as she learns how to do the basic tasks required to keep the farm ...  Read the complete review

‘Cold Mountain’ is the debut novel of American author Charles Frazier and became a huge bestseller and in 2003 it lead to a big budget Anthony Minghella directed Hollywood adaptation starring Jude Law, Nicole Kidman and Rene Zellweger. The story is about three people who in different ways embark on life defining journeys. Inman a wounded confederate soldier sickened by the violence and madness of the civil war deserts from the military hospital where he is convalescing and decides to walk back home a journey that is filled with danger and revelatory adventures. Ada is the woman he has left behind although not actually declared their love is implied ...  Read the complete review