Suppose that I detested the Shaara triology?
Then your taste in books would differ from badeye's taste in books. I'm sure you both can survive that... :)
"Suppose that I detested the Shaara triology?"
Then it comes down to do you want to explore alternatives as they relate to the Civil War.
I find it facinating. Especially if you first do the "homework" to understand what really happened.
Gingrich's books explore the most intriguing (to me anyway) aspect of Gettysburg....what if Lee had followed Longstreets suggested course of action? That Gingrich takes it to a new extreme, having the CSA move almost fifty miles, not just "swing around to the right" but perform a forced march ala Jackson's run to Pope's supply base at Second Manassas, is stunning.
The fact Gingrich then sets up Longstreet defending Meade's "pipecreek line" just adds to it, in my opinion.
But, if you "detest" the Sharaa books, you probably are best served avoiding these books.