The Bastard
by John Jakes
Taste attributes: historicaldramaadventureromancefresh & originalheavyrealisticlinearemotive & stirringall consuming questempowerment/personal growthhuman spirit/resilience/survival
Boxlist takeAn emotional historical novel, grounded rather than fantastical. Best if you like stories that hit hard.
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Pace: balanced · Originality: balanced · Tone: balanced · Weight: balanced · Realism: true to life · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
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About This Book
“Phillipe Charboneau—the bastard. Illegitimate son of an English nobleman, Phillipe flees Europe and, as Philip Kent, joins the turbulent adventure that was the beginning of the American Experience. Through his struggles, his passions, his loves, and his courage, we share the wondrous adventure which became our America!”
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- Author
- John Jakes
- Published
- 1974
- Pages
- 462
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- Open Library
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