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Title: On Secret Service by John Jakes ISBN: 0-451-20405-0 Publisher: Signet Pub. Date: 10 April, 2001 Format: Mass Market Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.1 (31 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: Jakes Scores Big Time!
Comment: As he did so well in his Civil War trilogy and Kent Family Chronicles series, in On Secret Service John Jakes provides a very fast-paced story while blending in lots of interesting and little known facts about the Civil War and the role of the secret service. Also typical of his other works, Jakes provides such vivid descripions of his "good" and "bad" characters (both real-life and fictional) and of the historical period that I felt that I was right there observing these people and events -- rather than just a reader of a vey good book.
On Secret Service has something for all readers -- lots of action, lots of interesting facts about the period before, during and immediately after the Civil War, well-developed characters, and romance. It is a book that I think you will enjoy very much. Actually, if the Amazon rating system allowed it, I would have given On Secret Service 4 1/2 stars. Enjoy!
Rating: 5
Summary: John Jakes Does It Again!
Comment: Having devoured John Jakes's American series, the North and South trilogy and The Crown Family Saga, I couldn't wait to read his latest book, On Secret Service. And this furthur illustrated to me why I consider John Jakes to be one of my favorite historical writers as he once again delivered to me a first rate reading experience.
As he has done in his previous books, Jakes introduces us to two fictional characters who are involved with notable and famous people as they embark on adventures and participate in historical events. The book begins in Washington and then we, as readers, witness some of the battles of the Civil War, to the beginnings of the Secret Service. And eventhough we may know the climax of the book, it is getting there that is most fascinating.
This is a large book filled with an unforgettable cast of charatcers, during a momentous time in American history. I suggest you have lots of time to read when you begin this book. You won't be able to put it down.
Rating: 2
Summary: Excellent Topic, Very Poor Execution
Comment: I am a fan of John Jakes. The North and South series are some of the very best novels I've read. I was very disappointed in On Secret Service and could not get past page 100. The concept of the novel is excellent but the plot surrounding the historical facts is very thin. The characters themselves lack any depth and provoked no emotional response from me as the reader. The story simply did not intrigue me enough to finish it.
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Title: American Dreams by John Jakes ISBN: 0451197011 Publisher: Signet Pub. Date: July, 1999 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: California Gold by John Jakes ISBN: 0451203976 Publisher: Signet Pub. Date: 07 August, 2001 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: The Bold Frontier by John Jakes, Dale L. Walker ISBN: 0451204190 Publisher: Signet Pub. Date: 05 September, 2001 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: Homeland by John Jakes ISBN: 0451198425 Publisher: Signet Pub. Date: July, 1999 List Price(USD): $8.50 |
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Title: Charleston: A Novel by John Jakes ISBN: 0451207335 Publisher: Signet Pub. Date: 01 July, 2003 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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