I kind of loved this book. I enjoy alternative history in general and also have a soft spot for vampires, so it's not entirely surprising. However, I think I enjoyed it even more as I've spent the past two weeks teaching the American Civil War to my Japanese elementary students...which forces you to start looking at our country's history though new ideas anyways. We've also been discussing primary versus secondary sources, and I'm thinking of using this book as an example of (ficticiously) using both. It doesn't hurt another student was painting a portrait of Abe Lincoln after school today. It's as though all signs point to loving this story today! While not lasting literature, it's a fun read for those interested in vampires, American history, and alternative history. Fun!