Alexander's Bridge by Willa Cather

Alexander's Bridge

Willa Cather

303 pages first pub 1912 (editions)

fiction classics historical literary reflective slow-paced
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Engineer Bartley Alexander appears to have a happy life in Boston with a successful career and a beautiful wife. He has been commissioned to design the Moorlock Bridge in Canada, the most important project of his career. With the onset of middle a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 146 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
reflective 75%
sad 50%
dark 37%
challenging 25%
lighthearted 12%
mysterious 12%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 25%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 85% | A mix: 14%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | Yes: 28%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.27

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