Thirteen Moons
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006
432
Novel • Fiction
Appalachian Mountains • 19th Century
2006
Adult
18+ years
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
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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.
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.
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432
Novel • Fiction
Appalachian Mountains • 19th Century
2006
Adult
18+ years
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