Alaska by James A. Michener

Alaska

James A. Michener with Larry McKeever (Narrator)

57 hours, 17 minutes • first pub 1988 (editions) user-added

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 279 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
informative 90%
challenging 54%
reflective 45%
tense 36%
emotional 27%
sad 27%
dark 18%
inspiring 18%
hopeful 9%

Pace

slow 75%
medium 16%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 22% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | No: 25% | N/A: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 62% | Yes: 25% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 28%

Average rating

3.82

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