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Title:The Covenant
Author:James A. Michener
Book Format:Paperback
Book Edition:Deluxe Edition
Pages:Pages: 1240 pages
Published:January 9th 1992 by Mandarin (first published January 1st 1980)
Categories:Historical. Historical Fiction. Fiction. Cultural. Africa. Southern Africa. South Africa
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Rating: 4.19 | 19117 Users | 436 Reviews

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James A. Michener’s masterly chronicle of South Africa is an epic tale of adventurers, scoundrels, and ministers, the best and worst of two continents who carve an empire out of a vast wilderness. From the Java-born Van Doorn family tree springs two great branches: one nurtures lush vineyards, the other settles the interior to become the first Trekboers and Afrikaners. The Nxumalos, inhabitants of a peaceful village unchanged for centuries, unite warrior tribes into the powerful Zulu nation. And the wealthy Saltwoods are missionaries and settlers who join the masses to influence the wars and politics that ravage a nation. Rivalries and passions spill across the land of The Covenant, a story of courage and heroism, love and loyalty, and cruelty and betrayal, as generations fight to forge a new world.

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Original Title: The Covenant
ISBN: 0749311614 (ISBN13: 9780749311612)
Edition Language: English
Setting: South Africa Africa


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Honestly, there's too much of this book to make anything of it. I finished it 5 minutes ago and can tell you maybe 25% of the plot(s). There were about 3 poignant moments in 1235 pages. A LOT of the characters are absolutely insufferable. It's incredibly formulaic and a bit too sympathetic towards irredeemably awful people for my taste. -1 for soulessness -2 stars for racism -1 star for time. 1 star for the bare minimum.

My favorite Michener. The story behind South Africa. And when I say behind, that is truly Michener's style. He starts with the beginning of time, how the earth was formed, the first people to populate the area, and on to the present day. An incredible amount of information, but entertaining to read as he masterfully follows several families whose lives cross again and again over centuries.

An understatement of the truth would be to say that reading Michener is an investment in time. However, this novel is a must-read for anyone who wants to have a working understanding of the inhabitants, the history, and the culture of South Africa. From day-one to the date of publication, the people of South Africa are illuminated by consecutive stories of the period and the land. Everything is presented without bias and is brought to light by the words of Micheners prose. I read this book

James Michener's epic book on South-Africa. It tells the story of that land from the early settlements by the Dutch, through the expansion of it by English immigrants and others, to the South-Africa of the Apartheid age, shortly before it was eliminated.The tumultuous and violent history of South-Africe is told with Michener's careful research and adherence to detail. The people and their struggles and the values that drove them enrich the story and add the personal touch to the sweeping changes

I bought this book for 50 Cents in one of the nicest book stores ever. Too bad it's in Gold Beach, Oregon.

This is not a new book, but I'm glad I've found it as James Michener is a master storyteller. In history classes we were taught drips and drabs of our history, so it was interesting to see how it all fits together. This historical novel is obviously based on fact, but the author's own storyline is cleverly interwoven. It gives one a comprehensive account of how South Africa came into being, the different role players involved as well as the dynamics of this multi-cultural and multi-faceted

Ugh. I loved Alaska, but would pass on South Africa.