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James A. Michener
1001 pages • first pub 1978 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780449211588
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Fawcett
Publication date: Not specified
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 516 reviews
Moods
informative 80%
reflective 50%
hopeful 40%
emotional 30%
inspiring 30%
challenging 20%
relaxing 10%
sad 10%
Pace
medium 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 33% | Character: 33% | A mix: 33%Strong character development?
Yes: 55% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 22%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 44% | No: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 77% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 28% | No: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Slavery, Racial slurs, TortureModerate
Death, Classism, Animal deathMinor
Incest, Child death—
James A. Michener
1001 pages • first pub 1978 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780449211588
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Fawcett
Publication date: Not specified
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 516 reviews
Moods
informative 80%
reflective 50%
hopeful 40%
emotional 30%
inspiring 30%
challenging 20%
relaxing 10%
sad 10%
Pace
medium 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 33% | Character: 33% | A mix: 33%Strong character development?
Yes: 55% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 22%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 44% | No: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 77% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 28% | No: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Slavery, Racial slurs, TortureModerate
Death, Classism, Animal deathMinor
Incest, Child death