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Homeland, John Jake's formidable novel about the final explosive events of the nineteenth century, in the first in a series that will focus attention on a new "Jakes" family, the Crowns. Multiple characters and settings at the norm for Jakes; however, this story ....

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.... Joe Jr., who is born to wealth and privilege in America, is juxtaposed with that of immigrant Paul. Jakes portrays Joe Jr. as spoiled and with out focus, especially when compared to Paul's mature approach to life and work. Jades utilizes the character of Paul to introduce the reader to the fledgling business of moving pictures. Paul is fascinated with this new "art form;" which involves him in many adventures including war, a brush with death, and marrying his first love. This first novel of the Crown series does a creditable job in setting the stage for future adventures of Paul Crown and his budding new family. REFERENCE Jakes, John. ....