Chesapeake by James A. Michener

Chesapeake

James A. Michener

1024 pages first pub 1978 (editions)

fiction historical adventurous informative slow-paced

Description

Once again James A. Michener brings history to life with this 400-year saga of America's great bay and its Eastern Shore. Following Edmund Steed and his remarkable family, who parallel the settling and forming of the nation, CHESAPEAKE sweeps read...

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Community Reviews Summary of 332 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

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