Alexander's Bridge by Willa Cather

Alexander's Bridge

Willa Cather

96 pages first pub 1912 (editions)

fiction classics historical literary reflective slow-paced

Description

Construction engineer and world-renowned bridge builder Bartley Alexander has everything in mid-life: wealth, good looks, and fame. Yet he finds himself restless and discontented with life -- until he meets a former love from his student days and ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 122 reviews

Moods

reflective 83%
emotional 66%
dark 33%
sad 33%
challenging 16%

Pace

medium 83%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.26

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