Interestingly, though fiction, the author researched facts that weave in and out of this story, adding to its intrigue and suspense.Ĭentennial is a page turner, a replacement of screen time. This writer essentially develops historical interest by using historical fiction to capture the imagination and mind. Once man reaches the story the reader glimpses into generations of families as they intertwine in the history of place and time. The reader follows dinosaurs, animals and man through this part of America. The story begins before man roamed the earth in a fictional location in Colorado. I found this book at a thrift store and exclaimed, “Michener!” embracing it as one would an old, forgotten friend.Ĭentennial did not disappoint. Perhaps distractions of everyday life and the expectation of another Chesapeake left me longing.įast forward years ahead and I’ve been again taken by this wonderful author in Centennial. Flow of language, well-placed vocabulary and romantic intrigue drew me into the Michener world of historical fiction.Īfter I read Chesapeake, though, I endeavored to read his other novels and somehow lost interest. His books are long, often close to 1000 pages, detailed, a fascinating mix of history and novel fiction interpretation. Michener 1907(?) – 1997ĭuring the mid 1980’s, I discovered and fell in love with the works of James A. There are good writers, great writers and genius writers.
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