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Summary: A very good book
Review: Warren has created a book not about "the rise and fall or an American dictator" as one edition has written across the cover- which has deprived the novel of its due fame. "All the King's Men" deals with Jack Burden's inability to fathom actions have consequences and this is rather interesting. Anyone can see Warren is a very learnt and well-read author. His novel relates to Huey Long (Willie Stark) - the political figure in Lousiana although the main character is NOT Willie Stark - but Jack Burden the narrator and reporter. I found this book philosphical and well-written. It is true one can not sympathize with the protagonist who palys the role of an anti-hero. Not the most interesting but very thought-provoking. ~15 yrs.
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Summary: Quite Possibly one of the greatest books I have ever read...
Review: I had to read this book for my American Studies class, and I was weary at first, since it was relatively long. But when I started, I quickly realized that Warren was a master storyteller, and that I loved the novel. The various levels of time can be confusing, but as you progress in the novel, it becomes less of an issue. This has become one of my favorite novels, and if you have time to read it, I suggest you do so.
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Summary: Fred and B-Sue
Review: This book is so at the beginning in my opinion because the charactors are not very lovable. It was not until about five chapters into this novel that I actually cared if they lived or died, but by the end I did not have to make myself read it. (instead I was trying to make 26 hours in a 24 hour day- my schedule is... rough) Still, I'm glad I read it. It's a good book for class disscussions, but I would only recommend it for the upper honors or gifted classes. Most high school students would read it and instead of seeing the philosophical meanings, they would get bored at what they perceive to be meaningless ramblings. There is a lot of philosophy in this book; not all of it is correct (in fact there are only a handful of philosopies in the first eight chapters that I could not easily disprove, but I enjoyed reading the stuff at the end, it was correct, and it often told why the previous chapter's thinking was wrong.) It does not have the descriptions like 'A Tree Grows In Brooklyn' or the lovable charactors that most of my favorite books have, but it is a great serious book. If you have extra time, I would recommend it. If you are having to read it, do not harden your heart towards the charactors too soon. They do get better.
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Summary: Best Book I never Read.
Review: All the King's Men is a very thick book. I've been looking at for about a week now, but haven't had the motivation to conquer it. I'm in a bit of a pickle too, being that our Southern Literature exam is tommorow. I did read the Invisible Man by another fine Southern writer, and boy was that a good book. Well for what it's worth I'd like to say that I'm sorry for not reading the book.
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Summary: Not the greatest novel ever written, but still..
Review: had some pretty cool & quotable observations on the nature of idealism, history students and the meaning of life, the universe and everything. Watching Primary Colors just a couple of months before I read this took away some of the book's juice, though.
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Summary: THE GREATEST NOVEL EVER WRITTEN
Review: This novel is, quite simply, the greatest piece of literature ever produced. Every page contains a memorable scene or passage that any reader will remember beyond the actual reading. The relevance of this masterpiece will endure as long as we have the institution called "politics." It should be standard reading for all high school and college students.
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Summary: Poetic, thoughtful and an all-time favorite
Review: It's a story of the polictics of humanity and how it plays out in government. Warren's metaphors and descriptions have a rhythm and realism that intrigue, and his observations through the eyes of his narrator thoughtful and creative.
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Summary: Dear "SMART GIRL FROM NJ"
Review: Please note: "Aweful" is spelled "awful." 0 for 2 on that one. "And it made me want to through myself into a brick wall." "Through" is a preposition -- and sometimes an adverb -- not a verb. "Obviously the teachers want us to be stressed out since they force us to read this book." If one's education were composed entirely of studying things which one already enjoyed, then one would end up being a fairly ignorant person. Have a nice life.
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Summary: The Great American Novel 1900-1950 Division.
Review: Just reread this after reading it 25 years ago in high school. Brilliant- you can taste the dust and feel the sweat trickling down your back... I really enjoyed every word of this masterpiece. Poses the big questions, makes you ponder the big things in life. Get this version instead of the newer paperback- the print is twice as big. Great American Novel, 1900-1950... what have you got to put against it? Bring it on. This is better.
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Summary: IT'S NOT ABOUT POLITICS AT ALL
Review: All the King's Men is not really about politics, and it is just plain wrong and naive for anyone could possibly think it is more relevant today than it was in 1946 when it came out.Some of reviewers who insist on saying this is about politics obviously never studied history. Or psychology. Or literature. No, there isn't a single President, governor, or elected dogcatcher before or after All The King's Men to whom this story is not relevant. Nor is there a single preacher, lawyer, farmer, or skidrow bum to whom it lacks relevance. Jack Burden and Willie Stark are Everyman in two persons. The most careless reader of this novel will understand that. The relevance to President Clinton is the same as it is to Richard Nixon, Richard Burton, Ronald Reagan, and Ronald McDonald. Now that these folks have read All the King's Men, I would suggest trying All the President's Men. That one is about politics, and the comparison would be useful.
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