Alaska by James A. Michener

1152 pages first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction historical adventurous slow-paced

Description

In this sweeping epic of the northernmost American frontier, James A. Michener guides us through Alaska's fierce terrain and history, from the long-forgotten past to the bustling present. As his characters struggle for survival, Michener weaves to...

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Community Reviews Summary of 241 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
informative 100%
challenging 50%
reflective 33%
tense 33%
dark 16%
emotional 16%
inspiring 16%
sad 16%

Pace

slow 71%
medium 14%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 40%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | N/A: 20% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

3.82

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