The Bastard by John Jakes

528 pages first pub 1974 (editions)

fiction historical reflective medium-paced
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One man’s quest for his destiny leads him to the New World and into the heart of the American Revolution. Meet Phillipe Charboneau: the illegitimate son and unrecognized heir of the Duke of Kentland. Upon the Duke’s death, Phillipe is denied his b...

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Community Reviews

3.88
based on 715 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 77%

informative: 44%

challenging: 22%

dark: 11%

emotional: 11%

mysterious: 11%

tense: 11%


Pace

11% of readers chose fast
55% of readers chose medium
33% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

16% of readers chose Plot
83% of readers chose A mix
Plot
A mix

Strong character development?

50% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

37% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
25% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
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Diverse cast of characters?

57% of readers chose Yes
28% of readers chose No
14% of readers chose N/A
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No
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

57% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
14% of readers chose No
14% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
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