Lincoln by Gore Vidal

672 pages first pub 1984 (editions)

fiction historical challenging informative slow-paced

Description

Lincoln is the cornerstone of Gore Vidal's fictional American chronicle, which includes Burr, 1876, Washington, D.C., Empire, and Hollywood. It opens early on a frozen winter morning in 1861, when President-elect Abraham Lincoln slips into Washing...

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Community Reviews Summary of 253 reviews

Moods

informative 83%
reflective 33%
adventurous 16%
challenging 16%
dark 16%
funny 16%
inspiring 16%
tense 16%

Pace

slow 83%
medium 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 25% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

4.11

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