A Good American by Alex George

A Good American

Alex George

381 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction historical reflective medium-paced
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Description

An uplifting novel about the families we create and the places we call home. It is 1904. When Frederick and Jette must flee her disapproving mother, where better to go than America, the land of the new? Originally set to board a boat to New York, ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 366 reviews

Moods

emotional 87%
reflective 75%
adventurous 62%
funny 37%
inspiring 25%
hopeful 12%
lighthearted 12%
mysterious 12%
sad 12%

Pace

medium 75%
fast 12%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Plot: 28% | Character: 28%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 83% | Yes: 16%

Average rating

3.67

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