God Is an Englishman: 1 (Swann Family Saga)

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At some points I wondered where it was going - there’s not much predictability in the sudden turns a man’s life can take - but overall there was momentum and motion and purpose, and satisfying change in the characters. People didn't remember Lovell's name but they remembered that Swann had the pump because of their efficiency in having the pump three days ahead of schedule and allowing it to be used in saving so many lives.

I seldom select a “series” of books, I usually prefer my stories in one sweet volume, however, I am feeling a nice bit of satisfaction knowing that I have not closed the final page on Adam and company. Some might say that it’s reminiscent of Dickens’s books but I should say that probably only in the time set. Adam showed her around his business because she had an aversion to his being in a trade rather than in the military.He can make you laugh out loud, and generates a momentum that has you turning the pages wanting it never to end. The novels are concerned with the portrayal 'ordinary, decent folk', striving to 'get on' and become a success, whilst remaining true to themselves and their values. I particularly enjoyed the series of vignettes in the middle of the book, showing how three of Adam’s employees distinguished themselves. In the months that follow, Sebastian discovers that he has talents which no one, least of all himself, had ever suspected . Done and done with a bit of skip-skimming as the author steadfastly refused to smartly wrap things up w/o more tedious hosannas hung onto the title notion.

I also rant on a wide range of subjects and try to do that here so my wife doesn't have to be the only one to suffer. Adam showed her the necklace he had found because he approved so whole-heartedly of her logo suggestion. This is a feminist novel for the 1970’s: it has strong, capable women, but they are more than willing to subjugate themselves if they can only find a man who is yet stronger and more capable.When Adam starts his business, his early employees are the street kids whom Saul Keate and his wife have been housing and feeding. This bestselling novel set in the ruthless world of Victorian commerce follows the fortunes of Adam Swann, a scion of an Army family and veteran of campaigns in the Crimea and in India, in his quest to found his own financial dynasty.