Chesapeake
Michener, James A
historical fiction
historical epic
past tense
third limited POV
~1,595 pp
A historical fiction. Expect minimal worldbuilding, dense, literary prose, epic scope. Plot-driven. Contains notable violence.
Matched by vibe, pacing, tone, and feel — not just genre.
| Word count | 398,866 |
| Page count | ~1,595 pp |
| Prologue | — |
| Epilogue | — |
| Tense | past |
| POV | third limited |