The Bastard (Kent Family Chronicles)

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It's a hit!

I read this awesome 8-book series in 2004. Completed a book a month and it was a total experience. Like being immersed in the life of another time ... (show more)

I read this awesome 8-book series in 2004. Completed a book a month and it was a total experience. Like being immersed in the life of another time and learning the most interesting nuances of well-known American events, from the Revolution to the turn of the Century around 1900. A masterpiece from an excellent author. (show less)

 

 

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No, it's a flop!

Good idea, but seriously. Every character except Phillip talks like Kent Brockman from the Simpsons. "Hi, I'm Ben Frankly, and you might know me ... (show more)

Good idea, but seriously. Every character except Phillip talks like Kent Brockman from the Simpsons. "Hi, I'm Ben Frankly, and you might know me from such inventions as the bifocals and the stove..." (show less)

 

 

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  I have pleasant memories about reading this whole series years ago. Once I got hooked I couldn't stop. This series gives the history of the USA through one family's tree. It made me curious what my ancestors were like and what part they played throughout history.

   

  by Laurel Booher on Nov 15, 2009 at 01:44PM

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  While this book did drag in places, it was written wonderfully in that incomparable John Jakes style. I'm usually not a fan of historical fiction other than the civil war era, but I really enjoyed the descriptions of colonial pre-America. The characters were vivid and it was enjoyable to put the faces of our founding fathers with their character's actions and quotes. This story also chronicles the most basic of human stories, who am I and where will I make my stand. This in by no means an ... (show more)

  While this book did drag in places, it was written wonderfully in that incomparable John Jakes style. I'm usually not a fan of historical fiction other than the civil war era, but I really enjoyed the descriptions of colonial pre-America. The characters were vivid and it was enjoyable to put the faces of our founding fathers with their character's actions and quotes. This story also chronicles the most basic of human stories, who am I and where will I make my stand. This in by no means an easy or short read, but worth the effort for dedicated readers. (show less)

   

   

  by LaDondra Cercone on Sep 17, 2009 at 02:00AM

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