Bring the Jubilee

by Ward Moore
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Good Books rating 3.83
Dystopian/Post-Apocalyptic
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  • ID: 9883
  • Added: 2026-01-04
  • Updated: 2026-01-06
  • Publisher: Good Press
  • Published: 2022-08-21
  • Formats: 2
  • Reviews: 3

Bring the Jubilee by Ward Moore is a captivating alternate history novel that explores a world where the Confederate States of America emerged victorious in the Civil War. The story follows Hodge Backmaker, a young historian who becomes obsessed with uncovering the truth behind the Confederacy's triumph and the strange occurrences that have shaped his world. As Hodge delves deeper into the past, he uncovers secrets that challenge his understanding of history and the reality he knows. /n/n Published by Good Press, this novel is part of a wide range of titles that encompass every genre, from well-known classics to forgotten gems of world literature. Each edition is meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices, ensuring a high-quality digital format that is user-friendly and accessible to everyone.

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Grub Street Hack · 2021-02-17
intriguing 3.75

The book is very similar to Philip K. Dick's The Man in the High Castle, offering a compelling alternate history where the South won the Civil War.

This novel is often compared to Philip K. Dick's The Man in the High Castle, offering a compelling alternate history where the South won the Civil War. The reviewer appreciates the richly layered narrative and the psychological depth of the story. The exploration of a world where the Southron Independence was achieved is both intriguing and thought-provoking. The book's themes and characters make it a standout read, offering a unique perspective on history and its consequences. It's a book that leaves a powerful impression, making it a must-read for fans of alternate history.

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    Bring the Jubilee is very similar to its contemporary in alternate history fiction, Philip K. Dick's The Man in the High Castle, in that it ...

    The book is not hard to read, and it makes a powerful impression on me, because the alternative world and the various predicaments of the main character.

    Ward Moore's Bring the Jubilee is a fairly obscure alternate-history story published in 1953 in which the South won the 'War for Southron Independence.'

Bewildering Stories · 2017-09-06
great 4.00

The book is considered one of the great works of both science fiction and historical fiction, comparable to Walter M. Miller Jr.'s A Canticle for Leibowitz.

This novel is often hailed as one of the great works of both science fiction and historical fiction. The reviewer draws parallels to Walter M. Miller Jr.'s A Canticle for Leibowitz, highlighting its significance in the genre. The story's exploration of an alternate history where the South won the Civil War is both compelling and thought-provoking. The psychological depth and the richly layered narrative make it a standout read. It's a book that leaves a powerful impression, offering a unique perspective on history and its consequences.

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    Like Walter M. Miller Jr.'s A Canticle for Leibowitz, it is one of the great books not only of science fiction but of historical fiction in general.

    The book is not hard to read, and it makes a powerful impression on me, because the alternative world and the various predicaments of the main character.

    Ward Moore's Bring the Jubilee is a fairly obscure alternate-history story published in 1953 in which the South won the 'War for Southron Independence.'

Yellowed and Creased · 2017-07-02
intriguing 3.75

The novel is complex and thoughtful, with surprising depth in some areas despite being shallow in others. It's a compelling read that explores a richly layered alternate history.

This book is a complex and thoughtful novel that delves into a richly layered alternate history. While it may feel shallow in some places, it has surprising depth in others, making it a compelling read. The exploration of a world where the South won the Civil War is both intriguing and thought-provoking. The psychological aspects of the story add layers of complexity, making it a standout in the genre. It's a book that needs to be savored and reflected upon, offering a unique perspective on history and its consequences.

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    Bring the Jubilee is a complex and thoughtful novel, and while it's shallow in some places it has surprising depth in others.

    It's a tour through a sad and brutal alternate world that I found quite convincing.

    Moore has written a richly layered alternate history novel here, but the story itself turns on the psychological.

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