A Good American

Amazing

I purchased this book with only a vague idea of its contents. I knew the overall theme, but it does not do the story justice by any means. There is love, family, and romance. There are tragedies, secrets and sharp disappointments. Normally I prefer thrillers and sci-fi, but this story spoke to my deepest wishes: A strong, loving family legacy and the realizations of The American Dream. I was sad to see it end, I wanted more. As for the 'revelation' other reviewers commented negatively on, when it came to light, it seemed only natural. Not just to the story but to the characters and their lives. I found not one disappointing thing in this book. I look forward to more from this new author.

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

I throughly enjoyed reading "A Good American". This i

I throughly enjoyed reading "A Good American". This is one of the best books that I have read recently. I could not put the book down. It pulls at your very soul. Alex George is a very good author.

2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

What a story!!!!!

I love this book. A page turner from the very start.

2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

Both a good story AND good writing!

Rarely do both come together in one package, but A Good American delivers quite satisfactorily. By the end of the novel, Beatrice, Missouri, the Meisenheimers and all the other town's residents feel like home and family. Alex George proves that there are extraordinary stories to be found in the most ordinary lives. Narrated by the late blooming writer of the Meisenheimer family, the story is sustained with both humor and poignancy. Thoroughly enjoyable!

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Best Book this Year!

This is a wonderful story, just delightful. I am not easily entertained by most of the many novels I read but this one has moved to the top of my list of recommendations.

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What a wonderful story. I have had in my Nook for several months

What a wonderful story. I have had in my Nook for several months but just finished it today. I honestly thought this story was nonfiction until I read the notes at the end. It is so well written and just a really heartwarming story

I am in the minority - at least on this site.

I have read much longer books, but this one felt very long. I know some stopped reading it, but I wanted to get through the whole thing. I love the stories of immigration into the US. But this story had a way of minimizing great events, glossing over others, and completely forgetting some all together. The ship over to America was a breeze compared to real accounts. Finding a way to a town that suited the initial main characters fell into place so easily, as did finding a place to live, and a job. Race relations were touched on, but hardly given an accurate depiction. WWI was a side note. I am not sure what happened to WWII. I realize this story is not meant to be about wars, but I have to argue that WWII had a profound effect on everyone around the world. Many times throughout the book, I hoped for a reference point in time. I wasn't sure what year we were in, and thus could not put parts of the story in a historical context. There were many characters in this story. I was interested in getting to know some of them much more. But just as I was starting to like or understand a character, the book moved on to a new generation. The twist at the end was surprising, but not completely explained. When was Rosa with Stefan? Why did they hide it? Was it a one time thing? I found some parts of the book interesting, but dreaded slogging through other parts. I cannot give more than 2 stars to a novel I want to end.

BEST BOOK I HAVE READ IN A LONG TIME!!

I could not put this book down!! I bought my husband the hard copy so he could read it too!! He cant put it down either!!

I loved this book from the first page. I could not put it down.

I loved this book from the first page. I could not put it down. I highly recommend it.

A touching, dramatic saga.

One of the best books I have read in many years. From Germany to Missouri via New Orleans, spanning four generations; the author weaves a tale that is hard to put down. Would make an epic motion picture!

Great read

I throughly enjoyed this book. Great cast of characters and interesting plot. Funny, sad and everything in between and beautifully written. If i had to offer a critique it would be that i would have liked to have seen the Kliever family fleshed out a little more considering the ending. All in all very much worth it.

Highly recommended, a must read.

A Good American is one of the best books I've read in a long time. It's so full of beleivable characters I had to remind myself from time to time that this was a book of fiction. The pace was relaxing yet steadfast, not at all a race to the finish.

My beautiful home state of Missouri is rarely a setting for a bo

My beautiful home state of Missouri is rarely a setting for a book, so when I saw that it was set in Missouri and stayed in Missouri, I was delighted . Although the town of Beatrice, Missouri is fictional, you can place it along interstate 70 which cuts through the state from St. Louis to Kansas City. Here we have lovely old German towns, and many of these have become a mecca for wine lovers since we have lots of vineyards along the way. A page turner? No. But, it was a cozy read. There was a revelation towards the end of the book that still does not make sense to me and really put a downer on what, otherwise, would have been a satisfying ending. I did enjoy Mr. George's writing style and hope that the longer this transplanted Brit lives in our beautiful state, he will come up with another book! Maybe about an immigrant family from Ireland :)

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A different view of immigration

Being from Missouri, I was intrigued with a book which told the story of immigration to somewhere other than New York City. The plot line holds your interest over several generations and the development of the characters is good, you will be rooting for them. My only problem with this book is a certain revelation at the end (don't worry I'm not going to reveal anything) which I just coudln't buy. That said, still an enjoyable read.

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