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Sarum
Sarum
Author: Edward Rutherfurd
From Library Journal — A first novel, Rutherfurd's sweeping saga of the area surrounding Stonehenge and Salisbury, England, covers 10,000 years and includes many generations of five families. Each family has one or more characteristic types who appear in successive centuries: the round-headed balding man who is good with his hands; the blue-eyed ...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780099527305
ISBN-10: 0099527308
Publication Date: 1994
Pages: 1,344
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  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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3.8 stars, based on 9 ratings
Publisher: Arror
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 0
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Helpful Score: 5
Sarum lived up to the standards I have come to expect from Rutherford's books. His research of the history he writes of is worth reading it alone. The fact that there is a fine story
line just makes it that much better. I recommend Sarum, and his other books highly. Guaranteed once you complete one of his books you'll go on to the next and ...
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Helpful Score: 3
I bought my copy when I was in England visiting the area. It really helped pull everything together. He is very similar to James Michener in that he starts in the very early prehistory and focuses on several families through the generations. I have read several of his other books and have the rest on my TBR list. You cannot go wrong with his books!
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Helpful Score: 2
The story of one town in England, from the ice age through the twentieth century. Over a thousand pages. Good read.
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Helpful Score: 1
Excellent! The history of England over the eons in a series of stories involving fascinating (and related) characters.
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Ready Sarum was interesting because I felt as if I really was living in the historical backdrop he wrote about. Very good read.
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This is a novel set in England near the Stonehenge monuments. It is intriguing and may be one of the most memorable books you have read in a long while. It is far from a short book, but coming into the summer is the perfect time to set aside time for reading. Enjoy!


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