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Texas

by James A. Michener

1985•Historical•1096 pages

Taste attributes: historicaldramaslowheavyrealisticintricatelinearbig & variedemotive & stirringhuman spirit/resilience/survivalall consuming questsocial commentary

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Boxlist takeA heavy, slow-burning historical novel: wide-ranging and grounded. Best if you like depth over escapism.

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4.5 / 5

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About This Book

Texas finds itself the site for many events from 1527 to the present, including the Battle of the Alamo. A richly compelling novel of a proud people eager to meet the marvelous challenge of the land, Texas is Michener's most magnificent achievement. This re-release of Michener's masterpiece ties in with the up-coming mini-series.

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Characteristics

Where this book sits on each taste spectrum

SlowPACEFast
FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal
DarkTONEWholesome
LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy
FantasyREALISMRealistic
SimpleINTRICACYIntricate
Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear
UnderstatedSTYLEStylised
IntimateSCALEEpic
RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

Genres and themes

HistoricalDramaHuman spirit/resilience/survivalAll consuming questSocial commentary

Subjects

Belletristische DarstellungTexas in fictionHistoryTexas NavyTexas

Details

Author
James A. Michener
Published
1985
Pages
1096
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