Chesapeake by James A. Michener
Chesapeake
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James A. Michener
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Chesapeake

James A. Michener

1083 pages • first pub 1978 (editions)

fiction classics historical adventurous emotional informative slow-paced
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Chronicles four centuries of life on Maryland's Eastern Shore through the interwoven stories of three families and the Indians, Blacks, and Irish immigrants with whom they interact.

Community Reviews Summary of 516 reviews

Moods

adventurous 90%
informative 80%
reflective 50%
hopeful 40%
emotional 30%
inspiring 30%
challenging 20%
relaxing 10%
sad 10%

Pace

slow 50%
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

3.97

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