The Patriots: The American Bicentennial Series Vol. 1 and Vol. 2

by John Jakes

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction

782 pages, Textbook Binding

Published October 1, 1976

About the author

John William Jakes, the author of more than a dozen novels, is regarded as one of today’s most distinguished writers of historical fiction. His work includes the highly acclaimed Kent Family Chronicles series and the North and South Trilogy. Jakes’s commitment to historical accuracy and evocative storytelling earned him the title of “the godfather of historical novelists” from the Los Angeles Times and led to a streak of sixteen consecutive New York Times bestsellers. Jakes has received several awards for his work and is a member of the Authors Guild and the PEN American Center. He and his wife, Rachel, live on the west coast of Florida.

Also writes under pseudonyms Jay Scotland, Alan Payne, Rachel Ann Payne, Robert Hart Davis, Darius John Granger, John Lee Gray. Has ghost written as William Ard.

Reviews

[CD · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thirty three years after the Bicentennial hoopla many people have forgotten or are unaware of the hype associated with these two books. Jakes career was solidified with the popularity and timeliness of this work.

Great literature, no. Entertaining and an intriguing read, most certainly yes!

The background of all the tie ins to the USA's 200th birthday hasn't at this date been effectively told to this writers knowledge. (Who knows what's in the works out there looking for a publisher??) When it is, this will be a must add to the list of works that hype and profited from perhaps the countries 'biggest party'.

If you can find a not too yellowish copy in paperback, stuff it in your pocket on your next trip or just take a few mornings during the commute (NOT WHILE DRIVING PLEASE) to absorb this tale.

I recently flipped through my copy and it holds up well in the realm of popular historical fiction.

[Patsy Crawford · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love every John Jakes book I ever read. They are all page-turners.

[Steve · Rating 1 out of 5]

Remember reading these as a teenager. Sadly, all I remember now are the steamy sex scenes every 10 pages or so.