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Drifters by James A. Michener (1971, Hardcover)
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Eight wanderers, spanning three generations, find themselves thrown together in the Spanish resort town Torremolinos
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Product Identifiers
PublisherRandom House Publishing Group
ISBN-100394462009
ISBN-139780394462004
eBay Product ID (ePID)886527
Product Key Features
Book TitleDrifters
Number of Pages751 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1971
TopicLiterary, Historical
IllustratorYes
GenreNon-Classifiable, Fiction
AuthorJames A. Michener
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Weight39.1 Oz
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN75-117655
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Decimal813/.5/4
SynopsisIn his triumphant best seller, James Michener unfolds a powerful and poignant drama of six young runaways adrift in a world they have created out of dreams, drugs, and dedication to pleasure. With the sure touch of a master, Michener pulls us into the dark center of their private world, whether it's in Spain, Marrakech, or Mozambique, and exposes the naked nerve ends with shocking candor and infinite compassion. "A superior, picaresque novel...and a revealing mirror held up to contemporary society." JOHN BARKHAM REVIEWS Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved., In this triumphant bestseller, renowned novelist James A. Michener unfolds a powerful and poignant drama of disenchanted youth during the Vietnam era. Against exotic backdrops including Spain, Morocco, and Mozambique, he weaves together the heady dreams, shocking tribulations, and heartwarming bonds of six young runaways cast adrift in the world--as well as the hedonistic pursuit of drugs and pleasure that collapses all around them. With the sure touch of a master, Michener pulls us into the private world of these unforgettable characters, exposing their innermost desires with remarkable candor and infinite compassion. Praise for The Drifters "A blockbuster of a book . . . full of surprise, drama, and fascination." --Philadelphia Bulletin "Rings with authentic detail and clearly descriptive sights and smells . . . The Drifters is to the generation gap what The Source was to Israel." -- Publishers Weekly "[ The Drifters ] conveys a sense of a new time, a new generation." -- Chicago Sun-Times "Michener has slid open a window on the world of the dropout and has spared no effort to make the reader aware of this new world." -- The Salt Lake Tribune
LC Classification NumberPZ3.M583Dr
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- 12 Jun, 2018
For the Generation who were in their prime in the 1960s!
This is one of the lesser known novels by James Michener but for children of the 1960s it is a must read. Michener's characters as always are compelling and the individual tales are skillfully brought together by the conclusion. The read is time well spent!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 25 Mar, 2023
A young people's travelogue of exotic places.
Perhaps one of the lesser known novels written by James Michener, and perhaps not in the same league as his blockbusters Hawaii, The Source, Centennial, Michener takes us back to the late 1960s and shows us that what prompted young people to abandon conventional life styles is still very much in vogue today. I found this book highly readable and enjoyable. You will not be disappointed when you buy this book.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 28 Jan, 2020
should be fun rereading
have not read this in yearsVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 23 Mar, 2021
A keeper
Every book he wrote is great readingI read it every 10 yearsVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 15 Jan, 2020
Great
No dust cover that was depicted in the pictureVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 29 Dec, 2020
Great book
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 08 Mar, 2021
great book but the cover was heavily damaged
The paper cover was not in the condition I expected.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 14 Sep, 2021
The drifters by James Michener
Didn't care for storyVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 17 Dec, 2024
Classic novel. A compelling read
Well writtenVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
