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Thirteen Moons

Charles Frazier
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Thirteen Moons

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006

Book Brief

Charles Frazier

Thirteen Moons

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006
Book Details
Pages

432

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Appalachian Mountains • 19th Century

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Thirteen Moons by Charles Frazier tells the story of Will Cooper, an orphan sold into indentured servitude who journeys through Cherokee territory to manage a trading post, finds acceptance and a sense of self-worth with the Cherokee people, and reconnects with his lost love, Claire, as he reminisces about his life in his final years. Describes the forced relocation of Native Americans.

Contemplative

Melancholic

Nostalgic

Bittersweet

Adventurous

Reviews & Readership

4.0

18,351 ratings

65%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Charles Frazier's Thirteen Moons offers rich historical detail and lyrical prose, immersing readers in the 19th-century American frontier. The novel is praised for its vivid descriptions and deep emotional resonance. However, some criticize its slow pacing and occasional verbosity, which can detract from the narrative's momentum. Overall, it's a compelling but sometimes challenging read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Thirteen Moons?

Readers who enjoyed Cold Mountain or The Nightingale will appreciate Thirteen Moons. Ideal for those who relish historical fiction with rich, lyrical prose and deep character exploration, especially set in the American South. Fans of sagas blending personal transformation with sweeping landscapes will find it engrossing.

4.0

18,351 ratings

65%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

432

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Appalachian Mountains • 19th Century

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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