North and South

North and South Trilogy, Book 1

By: John Jakes

Narrated by: Grover Gardner

Length: 30 hrs and 11 mins

Publisher's summary

Two strangers, young men from Pennsylvania and South Carolina, meet on the way to West Point.... Thus begins this brilliant novel of antebellum America, spanning three generations and chronicling the lives and loves of two great family dynasties. The Hazards and the Mains are brought together in bonds of friendship and affection that neither jealousy nor violence can shatter - until a storm of events sunders the nation and brings the cataclysm of war!

©1982 John Jakes (P)2012 Audible, Inc.

amazing story! incredibly factually accurate too!

Incredibly will written story about the struggles between the north and the South leadiing up to the civil war. going to get book 2 for sure.

Great second Time!

Would you listen to North and South again? Why?

Yes. I had read North and South when it came out years ago, but hearing by audio proved just as enjoyable. The many different family members and the narration by Grover Gardner helped the story about pre-civil war and how it affected families on both sides.

What other book might you compare North and South to and why?

Lincoln.

What about Grover Gardner’s performance did you like?

I liked his voice; reminded me of you grandfather telling the story.

If you could take any character from North and South out to dinner, who would it be and why?

I would enjoy taking Cooper out because he seems very perceptive.

Great!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend....no I HAVE recommended it! I learned so much about the beginnings of the Civil war.

What did you like best about this story?

I really love the historical background that the book provided.

Which character – as performed by Grover Gardner – was your favorite?

It is difficult to choose just one character, but if I had to it would be George Hazard.

Who was the most memorable character of North and South and why?

I think Ashton Main was the most memorable because she is so devious and so shallow that she becomes an almost comical character that you hate.

Any additional comments?

Loved it! I will be getting the other two books

Always a treasure

I loved reading this book back in the 80's. Audible lets me go back in time and enjoy again. I listen on the road traveling from place to place. The narrator gave a superb performance bringing the characters 'to life. Going on to the next in the series immediately.

Awesome read!

This book is an amazing read. It not only is entertaining but the historical accuracy of the book just lends to its interest and deeper meaning. I can't wait to read books 3!

Untold History

“North and South” is the first book in the trilogy. I already bought the complete set of books. The main reason why I enjoy reading historical fiction is because it tells a story that no history course will ever cover. Most textbooks don't cover the history of what it’s like to be human. It’s all about conquering the mission and who got defeated. There is more to it, but yet we forget friendship, love, and hardship.

In the first book, John Jakes layouts the foundation of this saga of what it is to come during the Civil War. Two strangers, meeting at West Point and then becoming friends and their families unites until the war begins. These kinds of stories are our untold history that we forget people were human even back then despite what is being taught.

Reader

Reader could have been better. Reader was monotone most of the book and was boring to listen too.

Captivating historical novel of our Civil War

The characters are so vividly drawn and the developing story riveting. I spent many hours a day on this story. The narrator is wonderful.

good story

I always enjoyed the mini series and did not realize it was from books until recently. the books really flesh out the story and showed how the world viewed this subject even 120 years after the war.

Just another..

Just another great one from Jakes. Love his visual descriptions. I really feel the authenticity from the age.