Alaska by James A. Michener

2267 pages first pub 1988 (editions) user-added

fiction historical literary adventurous slow-paced
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In this sweeping epic of the northernmost American frontier, James A. Michener guides us through Alaska's fierce terrain and history, from the long-forgotten past to the bustling present. As his characters struggle for survival, Michener weaves to...

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Community Reviews Summary of 362 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
informative 91%
challenging 50%
reflective 41%
tense 33%
emotional 25%
inspiring 25%
sad 25%
dark 16%
hopeful 8%

Pace

slow 76%
medium 15%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 70% | Plot: 20% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 33% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 77% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

3.86

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