Chesapeake

A Novel

By: James A. Michener

Narrated by: Larry McKeever

The central scene of Michener's historical novel is that section of Maryland's Eastern shore, hardly more than 10 miles square. To this point come the founders of families that will dominate the story.

Critic reviews

“Another of James Michener’s great mines of narrative, character and lore.”—The Wall Street Journal

“[A] marvelous panorama of history seen in the lives of symbolic people of the ages . . . an emotionally and intellectually appealing book.”—The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

“Michener’s most ambitious work of fiction in theme and scope.”—The Philadelphia Inquirer

“Magnificently written . . . one of those rare novels that are enthusiastically passed from friend to friend.”—Associated Press

Narrator

Probably because of where I live (Northeast), this is my favorite Michener Book. The narrator is just awful. Robotic, almost like a news telecast or a computer rendering of text. What a pity. Most all of his books have the same narrator. Just because of that I am not sure I will buy another. All of his books are so good. I guess I should give some credit to anyone who can orate for 50 hrs and 35 mins.

One hundred years - all new people.

Entertaining book! I love the characters and the stories, but I also love the dialogue that he has between opposing opinions of the current times. A Quaker discussing slavery with a plantation owner was particularly fascinating. Michener weaves together fascinating characters while still managing to bring up relevant issues regarding personal freedom, religion, racial relations and politics.

Chesapeake

I really enjoy Michener because his novels include lessons in History, Science, and human nature. But they are SO long and I’m such a slow reader, so listening as I drive long distances and then reading when I can helps me plow through the saga!

opinion

it was a pleasure to listen to thos book. the narrators was nice to hear. thanks

Great insight into Chesapeake history

the book was definitely long, but it was very interesting and insightful into history I'm in the area that I live near.