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The Americans by John Jakes

emerygirl's review

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1.0

I read this series the summer before my 8th grade year. And I remember I really liked them. On the pre-test for American History I aced it, got the highest in the whole school, and I credit it all to these books. They are a great way to learn American History. I found the whole series at a yard sale this summer, and bought them, excited to read them again. But they weren't as good the second time. In fact, I didn't even finish the series. Maybe you have to know nothing about American History to really get into these books...I don't know.

libkatem's review

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3.0

Honestly, this is how I truly learned American history. These books follow generations of the "Kents" and their lives in America.

cliff's review

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adventurous informative relaxing fast-paced
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

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