North and South
by John Jakes
Taste attributes: historicalwardramaromanceunsavouryheavyrealisticlinearbig & variedemotive & stirringsocial commentaryhuman spirit/resilience/survivalcomplex relationship
Boxlist takeExpect a realistic, emotional historical novel, heavy rather than light. Best if you like stories that hit hard.
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Pace: balanced · Originality: balanced · Tone: balanced · Weight: heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: big and varied · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
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4.0 / 5
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About This Book
Published in 1982, North and South introduces the rice-growing Mains of South Carolina and the ironworking Hazards of Pennsylvania, whose respective scions Orry and George meet and become friends at West Point.
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- Author
- John Jakes
- Published
- 1982
- Pages
- 787
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- Open Library
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