The Drifters: A Novel
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In this triumphant bestseller, renowned novelist James A. Michener unfolds a powerful and poignant drama of disenchanted youth during the Vietnam era. Against exotic backdrops including Spain, Morocco, and Mozambique, he weaves together the heady dreams, shocking tribulations, and heartwarming bonds of six young runaways cast adrift in the world—as well as the hedonistic pursuit of drugs and pleasure that collapses all around them. With the sure touch of a master, Michener pulls us into the private world of these unforgettable characters, exposing their innermost desires with remarkable candor and infinite compassion.
BONUS: This edition includes an excerpt from James A. Michener's Hawaii.
Praise for The Drifters
“A blockbuster of a book . . . full of surprise, drama, and fascination.”—Philadelphia Bulletin
“[The Drifters] conveys a sense of a new time, a new generation.”—Chicago Sun-Times
“Michener has slid open a window on the world of the dropout and has spared no effort to make the reader aware of this new world.”—The Salt Lake Tribune
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James A. Michener. (2014). The Drifters: A Novel. Random House Publishing Group.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)James A. Michener. 2014. The Drifters: A Novel. Random House Publishing Group.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)James A. Michener, The Drifters: A Novel. Random House Publishing Group, 2014.
MLA Citation (style guide)James A. Michener. The Drifters: A Novel. Random House Publishing Group, 2014.
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BONUS: This edition includes an excerpt from James A. Michener's Hawaii.
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“A blockbuster of a book . . . full of surprise, drama, and fascination.”—Philadelphia Bulletin
“[The Drifters] conveys a sense of a new time, a new generation.”—Chicago Sun-Times
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BONUS: This edition includes an excerpt from James A. Michener's Hawaii.
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