Centennial by James A. Michener

Centennial

James A. Michener

1086 pages • first pub 1974 (editions)

fiction historical adventurous reflective slow-paced
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Written to commemorate the Bicentennial in 1976, James A. Michener's magnificent saga of the West is an enthralling celebration of the frontier. Brimming with the glory of America's past, the story of Colorado--the Centennial State--is manifested ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 629 reviews

Moods

adventurous 86%
informative 77%
reflective 59%
emotional 45%
inspiring 45%
challenging 31%
sad 31%
dark 22%
hopeful 22%
tense 18%
relaxing 9%
funny 4%
mysterious 4%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 38%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Character: 31% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

4.05

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