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Jakes is a wonderful author. The story line has so many "true" historic references woven with love stories and family issues. It triggers all kinds of emotions -- laughter, tears, anger, sorrow. It carries right over from North and South. I have the feeling that I actually know the characters and am looking forward to Volume 3, Heaven and Hell. His books are easy reading, hard to put down. You don't have to read 50-100... Read Full Review

This book is a very good book!! It starts where the first book North and South left off. This book lets readers find out about the Mains and the Hazards from the first shots fired at Fort Sumter and during the four years of the Civil War. While it is quite a large and long book, it is definitely worth reading!! All the characters are in this book from George Hazard to the very evil Bent. If you are a fan of the North and... Read Full Review

Love and War is an excellent book. It picks up where North and South left off. From the moments before the Civil War to the days after the South's surrender this book takes a close look at the Mains and Hazards and their trials throughout the four years.This book, while rather long, is fantastic. It definitely is thought provoking. Mr. Jakes writes from the male standpoint and also the female standpoint. I also thought... Read Full Review

The second book in the trilogy is a wonderful addition. It is an indepth look at the trials and tribulations the Mains and the Hazards had to bear. It is a moving and exciting piece and I would recommend it to anyone who enjoyed the first.

Jakes does a fabulous job of describing the turbulent civil war and also the love of the two main characters. It puts closure to the seemingly never ending torment of Justin La Mont and brings peace to Orey & Madeline. It is John Jakes at his finest. A must read!