The Source by James A. Michener

The Source

James A. Michener

1104 pages first pub 1965 (editions)

fiction historical religion challenging informative reflective slow-paced
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In his signature style of grand storytelling, James A. Michener transports us back thousands of years to the Holy Land. Through the discoveries of modern archaeologists excavating the site of Tell Makor, Michener vividly re-creates life in an anci...

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Community Reviews Summary of 705 reviews

Moods

reflective 76%
informative 69%
adventurous 46%
challenging 46%
emotional 23%
hopeful 23%
inspiring 23%
sad 23%
mysterious 15%
dark 7%
funny 7%
tense 7%

Pace

slow 61%
medium 30%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 30% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 11% | N/A: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | No: 12% | N/A: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 22%

Average rating

4.1

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