397 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9789758509133
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Bilge Kültür Sanat
Publication date: 20 October 1998
Description
Narrated by the sole survivor of the epic battle - a squire in the Spartan heavy infantry - Gates of Fire is a depiction of one man's indoctrination into the Spartan way of life and death, and of the legendary men and women who gave the culture an...
Community Reviews Summary of 760 reviews
Moods
inspiring 78%
emotional 64%
tense 50%
dark 39%
informative 35%
reflective 28%
challenging 25%
hopeful 17%
sad 17%
funny 10%
Pace
fast 19%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 56% | Character: 21% | Plot: 21%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 78% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 22% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 54% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Bullying
397 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9789758509133
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Bilge Kültür Sanat
Publication date: 20 October 1998
Description
Narrated by the sole survivor of the epic battle - a squire in the Spartan heavy infantry - Gates of Fire is a depiction of one man's indoctrination into the Spartan way of life and death, and of the legendary men and women who gave the culture an...
Community Reviews Summary of 760 reviews
Moods
inspiring 78%
emotional 64%
tense 50%
dark 39%
informative 35%
reflective 28%
challenging 25%
hopeful 17%
sad 17%
funny 10%
Pace
fast 19%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 56% | Character: 21% | Plot: 21%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 78% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 22% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 54% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Bullying