The Great Divide by Cristina Henríquez

The Great Divide

Cristina Henríquez with Robin Miles (Narrator)

13 hours, 21 minutes first pub 2024 (view editions)

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This novel suits readers who relish sweeping, empathetic historical fiction that illuminates ordinary lives caught amid grand-scale projects and imperial ambition, offering emotional depth, moral complexity, and a transportive sense of place.

Description

A breathtaking historical novel following the incredible construction of the Panama Canal and casting light on the unsung people who lived and laboured in its shadow - by acclaimed author Cristina Henríquez.It is said that the Canal will be the gr...

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Community Reviews

3.68
based on 3,112 reviews

Moods

informative: 59%

emotional: 56%

adventurous: 47%

reflective: 44%

hopeful: 29%

sad: 21%

inspiring: 20%

challenging: 13%

tense: 7%

dark: 4%

lighthearted: 3%

funny: 2%

mysterious: 1%

relaxing: 1%


Pace

7% of readers chose fast
64% of readers chose medium
28% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

4% of readers chose Plot
38% of readers chose A mix
56% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

68% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
15% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

65% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

98% of readers chose Yes
1% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus?

33% of readers chose Yes
24% of readers chose Complicated
40% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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