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Bastard (Paperback)

by John Jakes (Author)
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
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The beginnings of the American Revolution provide the backdrop and action for this first part of Jakes's "Kent Family Chronicles." Listeners will follow the saga of Phillipe Charboneau, illegitimate son of an English nobleman. Phillipe travels from France to claim his inheritance and is denied. To escape being murdered by his half-brother, he travels to London and then Boston, where he changes his name to Philip Kent. Along the way he meets Ben Franklin, Lord North, and Sam Adams (among other historical figures) and participates in the Boston Tea Party. This abridgment is well done, allowing one to follow the protagonist's tempestuous adventures while retaining the wealth of historic detail that makes the story so fascinating. The narration by Bruce Watson is fine; he gives each character a distinct voice with appropriate accent. The episodes are linked by music while the narration is accompanied by sound effects. For popular collections.
- Michael T. Fein, Catawba Valley Community Coll., Hickory, N.C.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.


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With the recent publication of Homeland, John Jakes's earlier works are enjoying a revival. The Bastard is the first book of his series, the Kent Family Chronicles, published in 1974. It introduces the fictional hero Phillipe Charboneau, aka Philip Kent. John Morris's clear voice and the high quality production of this piece make the story come alive. However, the lengthy historical romance is read without benefit of accents or vocal variation. There are a few complex segments in which it is difficult for the listener to distinguish which character is speaking. Despite this minor flaw, The Bastard is sure to be popular. B.W. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Addicted Me to the Series, Oct 1 2003
By Michael A. Newman (New Hyde Park, NY) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Bastard (Paperback)
I picked up this book at a garage sale and made the mistake of buying this book and then reading it. It was a mistake because this book is so good and addictive that I had to find the succeeding books in the series, which was no easy task.

This book introduces the Kent clan's founder Phillip Kent. Forced to flee his native England he sneaks his way to the colonies. Along the way he meets several interesting historical characters from his good friend Lafayette to Ben Franklin. A ton of historical fact is presented here that the reader will remember more than if they read a textbook.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Too didactic, Sep 27 2003
By Ralph R. Echtinaw (Alma, MI United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bastard (Paperback)
I didn't really "finish" this book, but rather quit reading it in the middle. Written in 1974, it is the first in a series of eight books following one family through 200 years of American history, commemorating the Bicentennial celebrated in 1976.
Although Jakes is a skillful writer, I couldn't shake the feeling that the history lesson was too obvious. The prose often seemed didactic, particularly when one character conveniently knew so much more information that he would be likely to know.

I got the impression that the author built the novels around a framework of the history lessons he wanted to tell. Granted, everyone who writes historic fiction has to do this to some extent, but no other author I've read made it so obvious.
Specifically, what made me give up on the book was the stilted way that the protagonist reached the conclusion that emmigrating to the American colonies was his best choice; i.e. he wanted to be free in a land where a man could prosper with his abilities and appetite for hard work.
"The Bastard" (and probably the rest of the series) could have been better if the author had spent more time making the characters seem real. As it is, his characters are little more than devices to move the plot along.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Start to the Kent Family Chronicles, Jun 29 2003
By Mandy Morreale (Spring Hill, FL United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Bastard (Paperback)
My grandmother gave me the hardcover edition of the entire Kent Family Chronicles over two years ago. After reading several other non-related books, I finally decided to pick up The Bastard and start reading. Well, the book was so good that I ended up finishing it in 3 days just so that I could get on to the next book to see what happens next!!! John Jakes is an exceptional writer who has the ability to write about history, love, deception, you name it...and he makes all of his characters seem so alive that it is not hard to picture all of the different scenes that he creates. He nails the classic love story right on the head with the twists and turns between Philip's (the main character) feelings for both Anne and Alicia, and the choices that Philip has to make. Also, I love how Philip is always fortunate enough to met some of our most pivotal members of American History, such as Samuel Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and so on. If you truly want to learn more about American history in a fun and exciting way, then definately pick up this book and start reading. You cannot go wrong!!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Dalton's Reading List
Enjoy all his books. Good story teller.
Published on May 30 2003 by Joy L. Hale-Graham

4.0 out of 5 stars Exciting opening to a series.
This first book in the Kent Family Chronicles is a great opening to the series.Philippe Charbonneau, the illegitimate son of the Duke of Kentland and Marie, a Parisian actress,... Read more
Published on Mar 30 2003 by Beverley Strong

5.0 out of 5 stars Welcome to US History 101!
Philipe is a Frenchman and the bastard some of an English duke. He is teased and ostracized most of his life because no one in his hometown in France really believes that he is... Read more
Published on Sep 5 2002 by Joan Monica Wanat

1.0 out of 5 stars Stilted dialog; inconsistent & unsympathetic characters
This refers to the unabridged audio cassette version. The reviews made this sound like an excellent book in an excellent series. Read more
Published on Jun 12 2002

4.0 out of 5 stars Just ordered the next 2 volumes....
I love John Jakes and after finishing vol I, I expect the story to get better and better. The writing style is excellent, easy to follow and flows perfectly.... Read more
Published on Oct 15 2001 by Jeffrey Roberts

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Combination -- History and Story Telling
I started with the North & South Trilogy and was deeply depressed when it was over. I deeply missed the characters and just didn't want it to end. Read more
Published on Jun 1 2001 by garends1

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Combination -- History and Story Telling
I started with the North & South Trilogy and was deeply depressed when it was over. I deeply missed the characters and just didn't want it to end. Read more
Published on Jun 1 2001 by garends1

5.0 out of 5 stars Bravo!
I am now 36 years old and I never read the series when it came out, nor did I see the mini-series movie on tv. Read more
Published on Jul 14 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars Bravo!
I am now 36 years old and I never read the series when it came out, nor did I see the mini-series movie on tv. Read more
Published on Jul 14 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars Get ready for an epic ride...
Jakes has created a mass following with the Kent Family Chronicles and this is the book that started it all. Read more
Published on Jul 9 2000 by Caz

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