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.

Narration is exceptional!

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

YES! I enjoyed these books when they were published. I wanted to re-read them and this was an enjoyable way to review the story. Grover Gardner is exceptional. His voice is smooth and melodious. I really enjoyed this again.

What did you like best about this story?

Remembering the characters.

What about Grover Gardner’s performance did you like?

Superb! I love the books he narrates.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Passions regarding slavery.

Any additional comments?

The story is very long and will require some adjustments to fit in the time. You will not want to get only an hour in each day. Look over your schedule and start this when you can commit some time because it will draw you in, sleep will be pushed to the bottom of the list so you can listen more.

Loved!

I loved re-learning the history and the importance of the lessons our nation has faced in the past. I loved the characters with all their flaws and loyalties. Great book! Can’t wait to read the next in the series.

Engaging historical novel

I really enjoyed listening to this novel and feel I have a much better understanding of the events leading up to the Civil War. Jake's characters are likeable or despicable, and all are interesting in one way or another. I am eagerly waiting to hear part 2.

Can't help loving this book!

If you could sum up North and South in three words, what would they be?

Eloquent, thoughtful, challenging

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

Gone with the Wind. Looking glass view of civil war time and history

What does Grover Gardner bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

His reading helps me forget I am listening but "see" his vocal photos of the book.

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

Ory keep me looking at his constant change and growth as the wold around him changed

Any additional comments?

Love John Jakes.

Great Feel for the times

Would you listen to North and South again? Why?

No not again but I am not a listen a second time kind of guy. I will listen to the rest of the Jakes Trilogy though.

What did you like best about this story?

I liked the characters as well as the way the book gives the reader (listener) a feel for the times. How the North viewed the South and vice versa

Have you listened to any of Grover Gardner’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Not that I remember

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Already been done

Captured

I could relate with the characters. At one point I cheered on Charles. I thought the author did a great job moving the story along and keeping the reader wondering what's going to happen next. On to book 2.

Please Read

Some books are wroth your time and some are not, this one is wroth your time. The story is well told and there is a history lesion in there for those who listen. John Jake was wright in his thanks to all the people who help make this happen: The quote was not his but the meaning is still the same We are still fighting this war and we will be fighting it until both side can say they where wrong. But these two family show that you san rise above anything that is put in front of you, The county could have learn a lot from them. So please listen to this book all of them it is wroth your money and time.

I'm looking forward to Book 2

First of all, I love Grover Gardner. He is an excellent narrator and makes the characters come to life. This is also my first John Jakes book and I was pleasantly surprised and hooked. I'm looking forward to checking out his other books. His ability to weave characters together, create drama, and bring in historical accuracy was wonderful.

wow...laughed. .cried. ..enjoyed. ..

great caricatures of life in those days...onward and upward to the next book! can't wait.

good read

I loved the Century trilogy and was hoping for something of similar awesomeness with this book. now it's no fall of giants but it's a good lovely read in its own right.