Comments on: 5 Classic James Michener Novels

By: John M

John M — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 06:23:42 +0000

The Source – my absolute favourite book. The research and understanding of the relationships between ancient jewish societies required to deliver a book of this quality, this just blows my mind.

By: klkatz

klkatz — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 03:11:16 +0000

while on my honeymoon in kauai, I read Hawaii… my review is… “Wow”.. Michener’s detail is fascinating, and his historical perspective is amazing. Michener took what seemed like an entire chapter to explain the flora and fauna of hawaii – and what it might have been like before humans. He’s a thorough if anything.

By: Tim Patterson

Tim Patterson — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:51:46 +0000

I'm a huge fan of Tales Of The South Pacific

By: Julie

Julie — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:46:02 +0000

Ted- Thanks for this article! I'll admit I've never read a Michener novel, mainly because I like non-fiction more than fiction. I like that you note that Michener explains what's fact and what's fictionalized; I think that's the hallmark of good historical fiction. I look forward to reading some of these. Thanks!