The Road Taken

by Rona Jaffe

Book Overview

Follows the century-long life story of Rose Smith, who is born in 1900, loses her mother in childhood, and witnesses firsthand the remarkable history-making events, changes, and advances taking place... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0525944745
• ISBN13: 9780525944744
• Release Date: July 2000
• Publisher: Dutton Books
• Length: 388 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.3" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Doesn't Get Better Than This...

After reading just 2 of her books, Rona Jaffe has shot up to my second all time favorite author. I didn't think it could get better than 'The Best Of Everything'...but I was wrong. This book, which covers the 100 years of Rose Glover's life, is one of the best books I've ever read, and I've read a lot. We meet Rose at age 10 in the year 1910, after her mother's death. And we follow her straight to the year 1999. We follow her life, and the lives of her brother, step-mother, 3 daughters, and their offspring. This books covers so much, that's it's hard to sum up in a little review. I absolutely recommend this read. Those who like family sagas will LOVE it, and those interested in years past will really take to how clearly Ms. Jaffe paints a picture of life in those days. I look forward to the rest of Ms. Jaffe's books, and can't wait to get to the library to check out the next one!

I couldn't put this one down...

I'm happy to say that Rona's done it again. Her books never fail to be anything short of entertaining...drawing me in, so much so that I almost feel as if I'm part of this family. The characters are very real, flawed and quirky, just like family members we all know,love, and despise. There are unexpected twists and turns, but not so many or bizarre that they're unrealistic. This is a story about a family that spans the generations...a very good read and one that was virtually impossible for me to put down.A similar book by Rona that was also very good, another generational saga, but involving friends is "The Room Mating Season". I highly recommend that one as well.Rona's quickly become one of my favorite authors. Happy reading!!

A Nostalgic Trip in Time

I loved this book! It could have been anyone's family, I agree, but it was a trip in time. The author took you through a time capsule with her references to historical happenings and historical inventions. With each time period I was remembering where I was during that time period and how old I was. Even though it started well before I was born, it related to times in history that my family spoke of.I loved Jaffe's characters. She touched on all kinds of different scenarios and personalities in this family. She was proving that no family is spared from tragedy or joys. I found the book to be a very fast read, probably because you really didn't want to put it down. I was sorry it ended. It is nice to know that a story can be told and keep your attention without violence and sex. I have been telling everyone about this book. It has to be one of the best reads I have had for a long time. What a delightful change!!

The Road Taken

I read this book a couple of months ago and I absolutely loved it. I really got involved in the characters lives. I couldn't put it down. I tell all my family and friends about it. I was very disheartened to see all the bad reviews on this book. I am happy to say that I don't agree with a lot of the reviews.

Page-Turner

The Road Taken is a page-turner. I picked the book up on Friday and resurfaced on Sunday evening after reading non-stop all weekend. This book tells the story of a family over the course of the 20th century. Through the telling of this engulfing story (and it would seem a sizable amount of research) this novel sheds light on the fascinating developments of our past century. A great read, fun and smart - I felt a little sad when I finished the book, this rich and absorbing story had become a part of my life. I would highly recommend this book!