- Mass Market Paperback
- Publisher: Dell Pub Co; Reissue edition (Feb 1987)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0440147204
- ISBN-13: 978-0440147206
- Product Dimensions: 16.5 x 10.4 x 3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 3,478,495 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Format:Mass Market Paperback
THE LEGACY is the fourth in the six books of the Lavette Saga - this volume concentrates on Barbara's opposition to the Vietnam war and her son's adventures in Israel.
Howard Fast masterfully ties many threads together to make a very interesting quilt. Several diverse and well-written characters make appearances. Barbara and her mother, Jean, are especially well executed. Barbara's crises of guilt and depression over various issues are believable and compellingly expressed. The very real fear that every parent of a son at that time had - that their child might be sent away to fight in a conflict on the other side of the World - is palpable.
Once again there is a boring subplot about a spoiled brat who can't decide what they want out of their life. Thankfully, it was short in duration, but it was enought to reduce my rating from five stars to four. Otherwise, The Legacy is a gripping read. Sadly, as is the case with a series that spans almost a century, I had to say goodbye to characters I'd come to love; I kept hoping they would be with the story for just a few more pages, because they began to feel like family. That, to me, is one of the highest marks of an enjoyable series.
Howard Fast masterfully ties many threads together to make a very interesting quilt. Several diverse and well-written characters make appearances. Barbara and her mother, Jean, are especially well executed. Barbara's crises of guilt and depression over various issues are believable and compellingly expressed. The very real fear that every parent of a son at that time had - that their child might be sent away to fight in a conflict on the other side of the World - is palpable.
Once again there is a boring subplot about a spoiled brat who can't decide what they want out of their life. Thankfully, it was short in duration, but it was enought to reduce my rating from five stars to four. Otherwise, The Legacy is a gripping read. Sadly, as is the case with a series that spans almost a century, I had to say goodbye to characters I'd come to love; I kept hoping they would be with the story for just a few more pages, because they began to feel like family. That, to me, is one of the highest marks of an enjoyable series.
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wonderful wonderful WONDERFUL
24 July 2011
Format:Audio CD
One can never make a mistake by reading one of this authors books. He pulls you into the characters lives and does not let you go. Be aware that his books are long but, you will be sad they end
4 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Out of California
14 Feb 2005
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Mr. Fast has produced another book in the series of Lavette family histories. It is a fine assemblage of interesting characters and vignettes, though somewhat struggling to keep the generations moving into the post-1960's world.
An additional aspect of interest is its attempt to understand life in California. The fictional format offers the reader glimpses into understanding the unique history, economy, sociology, demography, and politics of the state. Mr. Fast brings together the melting pot of California -
Yankee, immigrant, Chinese, Chicano, and Jew. It is worthwhile to note the distinctions and rivalries between the North (San Francisco) and the south (Los Angeles). It provides a view of its politics and power circles, eager to assert their power as demonstrated in their support of a native son, Richard Nixon. And it tries to portray the state in transition in the second half of the Twentieth Century.
It is a worthy read for the genre.
An additional aspect of interest is its attempt to understand life in California. The fictional format offers the reader glimpses into understanding the unique history, economy, sociology, demography, and politics of the state. Mr. Fast brings together the melting pot of California -
Yankee, immigrant, Chinese, Chicano, and Jew. It is worthwhile to note the distinctions and rivalries between the North (San Francisco) and the south (Los Angeles). It provides a view of its politics and power circles, eager to assert their power as demonstrated in their support of a native son, Richard Nixon. And it tries to portray the state in transition in the second half of the Twentieth Century.
It is a worthy read for the genre.
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful
The Legacy, by Howard Fast
24 Sep 2008
Format:Hardcover
The book was in good condition but I was disappointed that is was a book club edition.
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