Burr by Gore Vidal

430 pages first pub 1973 (editions)

fiction historical politics challenging informative slow-paced

Description

Gore Vidal's Narratives of Empire series spans the history of the United States from the Revolution to the post-World War II years. With their broad canvas and large cast of fictional and historical characters, the novels in this series present a ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 296 reviews

Moods

informative 85%
reflective 35%
challenging 28%
adventurous 14%
funny 14%
lighthearted 14%
relaxing 7%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 46%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 55% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 70% | Yes: 20% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.93

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