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Heaven and Hell (North and South #3)
by
John Jakes
The Civil War may be over, but in this conclusion to the North and South Trilogy, the battles of the heart have just begun. Like NORTH AND SOUTH and LOVE AND WAR, this novel blends historical detail and fiction.
Mass Market Paperbound, 800 pages
Published
June 1st 2000
by Signet Book
(first published January 1st 1987)
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These three books were very enjoyable to me because the fiction story was so intertwined with historical facts that it made it both entertaining and interesting. The first book, NORTH AND SOUTH introduces the many, many characters and their involvement with the events and politics that led to the beginning of the Civil War. The second and longest (1087 pages) LOVE AND WAR depicts the four year period of the war itself. The north, having fought for the restoration of the Union and for the freedom...more
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I wasn't born yet to see the miniseries when it was actually on, but I decided to watch it after I saw my dad watching it on VHS. Then I found out my dad actually owns all three novels, so I got started. I had to read each one with a few other books in between, because I find these to be very heavy reading. Nonetheless, I eagerly devoured each one because I'm such a history buff :). I didn't think Heaven and Hell was as good as North and South and Love and War, but it was still pretty okay. Thi...more
I did not enjoy this 3rd part of the trilogy as well as the 1st two, probably because the story leaves the East coast and travels to the West. Also, several of my favorite characters were killed off in "Love and War." I enjoyed the mini-series even less, which came out a number of years after the original "North and South" mini-series. I felt like the story was altered too much. Still a good read and closure for the trilogy.
Definitely the most gruesome of all three books. It also happens to be the best of the trilogy too. The first thing you learn from this book is that the characters have the worst luck in the world. If lots of animals dying makes you queasy then this isn't a book for you. Jakes' writing is very graphic and detailed, but his exposes are always very accurate for the time period he writes about. He is the best historical fiction writer.
John Jakes got me hooked on this book. He is my favorite author because he always blends different views on history and actual events in his books. You get caught up in the two different families and characters on each side. You get to understand where each side is coming from. This is a book you cannot put down
Of the three books of the "North and South" trilogy, this was probably the one that I liked the least, although that isn't to say that I didn't like it. I just thought it was written differently than the previous two, and some of the events were scattered to previously minor characters, and I didn't like the outcome of some of the earlier major characters. It is still a great read and overall ties the entire trilogy together well. Justice is served to some; death comes to others (so...more
This one's even more sad. I feel like the characters start to get lost in this one but the history is still awesome. I felt like "blah" when I got done but it seems like I'm supposed to. After the Civil War life keeps going on the same way it always has and always will.
This book wraps up the North and South trilogy. While it ties up loose ends, It wasn't my favorite book in the series, but it does give closure. If you read the first two books, you definitely need to read this one too.
At first, I wasn't sure I liked how the story was going. Post Civil War, very depressing...people either have PTSD or are greedy and profitting off of other people's poverty. The ending was very good though-I was hooked on the last 200 pages.
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Custer has been a character in the other books but he has a larger role in this one and if I recall right so does Elkanah Bent who also has been in the other books but in this one I seem to remember that his colors really showed and he really is quite an A**H--- who although no one deserves to have done to them what he had done one is still inclined to say it serves him right. I'm referring to Bent not Custer. I think there was...more
Custer has been a character in the other books but he has a larger role in this one and if I recall right so does Elkanah Bent who also has been in the other books but in this one I seem to remember that his colors really showed and he really is quite an A**H--- who although no one deserves to have done to them what he had done one is still inclined to say it serves him right. I'm referring to Bent not Custer. I think there was...more
I love reading about the civil war. Okay, for awhile there I was a Social Science major and US history was a favorite pass time. Jakes does a very good job with the subject of the War Between the States.
It took so long for this book the be published (issues in the authors life)I was on pins and needles waiting for this book and it did not dissapoint. Was a little sad at sometimes but a great read.
It's almost too dramatic, the actual stories aren't too realistic. The only good thing is that it's filled with historical data, so you'll learn a lot about the political chaos between North and South America.
This one kinda surprised me in a few ways, but I liked it a lot. Wish Billy & Brette had been in it more, but...
If you have already read the 1st 2 in this series now is the time to finish it.
Very good.
Very good.
Typical Jakes. Wouldn't have finished it if I had a bigger choice of English language material!
I'm a sucker for novels set during the Civil War and I found this one to be quite good.
3rd in the North & South trilogy. This one takes place in settling the West.
My least favorite of the trilogy, but it is well written and a good read.
I'll miss the characters and wish there was the next generations to read about.
3rd book in the North and South Trilogy, I was so sad to have it end!
I didn't like this one at all. He should have ended it with Love and War.
A very satisfying conclusion to the Hazard/Main family stories. It's a winner.
I read this so many years ago and loved the series. Erin reminded me of this.
Conclusion of Civil War trilogy. All 3 books are outstanding!!!
If you enjoyed the first two, just pretend there is no third...
My least favourite of the trilogy. A harsh story, but impressive.
Didn't like this one as well as the first two. You'll see why.
never finished the last 300 pages; i had had enough
I can't believe I read the whole thing. ((burp))
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“The pain comes from more than the facts of circumstance, or the deeds of others. It comes from within. From understanding what we lost. It comes from knowing how foolish we were - vain, arrogant children - when we thought ourselves happy. It comes from knowing how fragile and doomed the old ways were, just when we thought them and ourselves, secure!. The pain comes from knowing we have never been safe, and therefore will never be safe again. It comes from knowing we can never be children again. ”
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“Losing innocence. Remembering Heaven. That was the essence of Hell”
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