The Bastard by John Jakes

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Set against the colorful tumult of events that gave rise to our fledgling nation, this novel of romance and adventure introduces Phillipe Charboneau. The illegitimate son of an English nobleman, Phillipe flees Europe and, as Philip Kent, joins the...

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Community Reviews Summary of 457 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
informative 40%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.86

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