Star Wars: Splinter of the Mind's Eye (1995-1996) #3 (of 4)

This is the best book I have ever read and the only book I have read more than once.A very powerful novel that completely touches the reader where it really feels !! No words can say anything about the book. You got to read it.

This is, in my opinion, Segal's best writing. As is his way, he weaves fiction with portions of historical fact, and realism in locale which make the reading more credible, and imminently enjoyable. It moves through conflicts and peacetime; from Cambridge to Europe and the Middle East.It is a delightful journey of a handful of young people through their respective lives. It has unrecognized (by some, at least) and public... Read Full Review

Erich Segal is truly one of the greatest novelists of all times, all of his works evoking pathos. "The Class" is no exception. Each character has a distinct personality, and the incorporation of real and fictional characters is pure genuis. This is a book I have read over and over again, and enjoyed each and every time. A wonderful, stirring read.

When I was a senior in High School I took a reading course that hadn't been offered before. We were made to read...no, "made" is such a harsh term...we were asked to read several books with The Class being one of the "optional" selections. I've treasured this book ever since. There have been so few books in my life that I've kept after I've read them once or twice. The Class is one of the exceptions. You can't help but... Read Full Review

'This is life!'...So was my first thought after I had recovered from the shock that Segal's The Class gave me. The book reflects all the dark, weak and incredibly strong sides of us human beings. It makes you see plainly how a person can affect his own life -and others' alike- as you discover devotion in Jason Gilbert's sacrifice, good-nature in Andrew Eliot's humiliation, ambition in Ted Lambros' battle with life, conflict... Read Full Review