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A review by melissabynature
The Furies by John Jakes
5.0
After reading Book III of the Kent Family Chronicles, I was feeling a bit drained and somewhat dreading beginning this fourth installment. The previous book felt extremely dark and had themes that were difficult to handle. I was pleasantly surprised by this story which follows the life of Amanda Kent.
Amanda is an amazingly strong female character within the Kent Family who has undergone many dark struggles including living through rape, being sold off as a wife, losing a husband she loved, and surviving through the Alamo. Her dream in life is to see the Kent legacy grow once again. Amanda’s determination and strength were inspiring as a character and it was captivating to read about her life.
If I had any major complaints about this book it would be that Jared’s branch of the family felt underdeveloped. Jared went from being a main character to just a side plot and, though Amanda’s story was more engaging than his would have been, it just felt as if his character and descendants had been tossed aside.
Of the 4 books I have completed, this was my second favorite. I am excited to begin the 5th installment of the series.
Amanda is an amazingly strong female character within the Kent Family who has undergone many dark struggles including living through rape, being sold off as a wife, losing a husband she loved, and surviving through the Alamo. Her dream in life is to see the Kent legacy grow once again. Amanda’s determination and strength were inspiring as a character and it was captivating to read about her life.
If I had any major complaints about this book it would be that Jared’s branch of the family felt underdeveloped. Jared went from being a main character to just a side plot and, though Amanda’s story was more engaging than his would have been, it just felt as if his character and descendants had been tossed aside.
Of the 4 books I have completed, this was my second favorite. I am excited to begin the 5th installment of the series.