Terrace Bay and the Dritfter are worth staying for a few days as a base of exploration. One of James Michener's big books. by Fawcett Books Their lives are observed by "Uncle" Gerorge, a businessman from Geneva, who ends up involved in each of their stories. Michener researched all his books extensively. But you'll have to read the book to know why.I can say with ease that this is my favorite book of all time. As someone who has spent much of the years between 18 and 25 rambling around the world with not much more than pocket change to live on and has always prized art, music, and cultural experience above steady paychecks, I couldn't help loving a story like this.Yes, I still have the book I started in 1973. I hated 'Space' because in it Michener decided to fictionalize the space program. This is one of those epic stories that you hate to finish - I was sad and reflective when I came to the end.
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Every attempt to free herself of his harassment fails until the shocking conclusion is revealed! So on a road trip back from Vancouver Island I set Terrace Bay as my over night objective. How I wish that I could sit down and have a book club meeting with the teenage me!I read this book for the first time in the late 70's as a teenager. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations Israel became a country during this time and for many Jews whose families faced extinction from Hitler, new prejudices arose forcing Jewish youngsters to also look for answers as to their roles in this new world. Welcome to Drifters Imperial Motel, a nice option for travelers like you.Rooms at Drifters Imperial Motel offer a refrigerator and air conditioning providing exceptional comfort and convenience, and guests can go online with free wifi.A lounge will also help to make your stay even more special. This book is all James Michener in a recent modern time, exploring social and cultural conditions. Being from a different generation, he tries to understand their casual attitudes towards life, music, and drugs. Watch Queue Queue. They start a journey of self-discovery that takes them to Portugal, Pamplona, Mozambique and Morocco. The story itself is wonderful.

It was a great room, the attached eatery served great food as well. The sandwich was good, except for slightly overdone toast. There is a fair amount of drama concerning the 60s drug culture. It is not US centric and takes a global perspective. Once back in the city, THE DRIFTER follows her every move. Yes, there were drugs and sex and rock and roll but also hard work, shortages of food and whatnot. Search. A must read alongside any historical study of the 1960s, or simply for those interested in that era. I you are in your 20's or 30's - this will give you an insight into your parents. Michener books are always a commitment and this one is no exception at over 700 pages. 159 people found this review helpful Drifters is the type of show that you’ll quickly realize what it is from the start. BB Drifters Review.

I think this was her seminal 60s text the way the electric kool aid acid test was mine.

The book takes you on a journey along with a cast of fictional characters who escaped to Europe for one reason or another. what a journey this was.- Kids today! 800 pages of selfishness. Typical Michener, it is on a grand scale even though it spans a short time in history.

He epitomizes basic qualities of character that as you travel with him, you realize this guy is no saint but he's got heart. The ending felt rushed, too, as if Michener was trying to tie together too many threads left flapping in the wind.It's been a long time since I've read this, but the book has stuck with me.It's been a long time since I've read this, but the book has stuck with me.maybe closer to a 4*, however certainly not my fav. Reply. If you care to, you will learn dozens new vocabulary words. What kept me reading for a while was the sheer momentum of my astonishment at how poorly written this is, how zilch he knows about being a young person in the wake of the end of the summer of love, and most of all how much misogyny, racism and anti-Semitism he manages to squeeze onto each page.
In the first six chapters, you have these long, beautifully drawn characters, each with their own inner turmoil which they 'drift' out of mainstream socieWhilst the first half of the book starts off strongly, introducing each of the six young people to whom the narrator has some link, the second half of the book becomes more about place; especially history and description of place. I am re-reading the Micheners I read years (20-30) ago because I find Michener so incredibly educational. A very good book. I'll rate the restaurant separately but summary is: HIGH priced low quality food.I had the half sandwich and soup: toasted BLT on white and vegetable soup. For those of us who grew up in the 60's and 70's, it's a must read!Don't waste your time. The "Drifters" is predictable because its author, James A. Michener, is predictable. Michener is one of the all time greats.