736 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780349105307
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Abacus Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In the hazardous fictional terrain of his historical novels, Gore Vidal is never especially kind to American history in general, or to its icons in particular. Yet in this brilliantly realised study of Abraham Lincoln, he paints a surprising and n...
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reflective 33%
adventurous 16%
challenging 16%
dark 16%
funny 16%
inspiring 16%
tense 16%
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Gun violence, Violence736 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780349105307
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Abacus Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In the hazardous fictional terrain of his historical novels, Gore Vidal is never especially kind to American history in general, or to its icons in particular. Yet in this brilliantly realised study of Abraham Lincoln, he paints a surprising and n...
Community Reviews Summary of 252 reviews
Moods
reflective 33%
adventurous 16%
challenging 16%
dark 16%
funny 16%
inspiring 16%
tense 16%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, SlaveryModerate
Gun violence, Violence