The Source by James A. Michener

The Source

James A. Michener

1080 pages • first pub 1965 (editions)

fiction historical religion challenging informative reflective slow-paced
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In the grand storytelling style that is his signature, James Michener sweeps us back through time to the very beginnings of the Jewish faith, thousands of years ago. Through the predecessors of four modern men and women, we experience the entire c...

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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

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