Centennial by James A. Michener

Centennial

James A. Michener

1056 pages first pub 1974 (editions)

fiction historical adventurous reflective slow-paced

Description

Written to commemorate the Bicentennial in 1976, James A. Michener’s magnificent saga of the West is an enthralling celebration of the frontier. Brimming with the glory of America’s past, the story of Colorado—the Centennial State—is manifested th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 422 reviews

Moods

adventurous 87%
informative 87%
reflective 50%
sad 50%
challenging 37%
dark 37%
emotional 37%
inspiring 37%
hopeful 25%
tense 25%

Pace

slow 62%
medium 37%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 80% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 42%

Average rating

4.02

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