Chesapeake by James A. Michener

Chesapeake

James A. Michener

1024 pages first pub 1978 (editions)

fiction historical adventurous informative slow-paced

Description

In this classic novel, James A. Michener brings his grand epic tradition to bear on the four-hundred-year saga of America's Eastern Shore, from its Native American roots to the modern age. In the early 1600s, young Edmund Steed is desperate to esc...

Read more

Community Reviews Summary of 333 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
informative 100%
hopeful 60%
reflective 40%
challenging 20%
emotional 20%
inspiring 20%
relaxing 20%
sad 20%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Plot: 40% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

4.02

See all reviews...

Content Warnings

This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!

If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.