The Ides of March by Thornton Wilder

The Ides of March

Thornton Wilder with Kurt Vonnegut (Contributor)

282 pages first pub 1948 (editions)

fiction classics historical challenging informative medium-paced

Description

First published in 1948, The Ides of March is a brilliant epistolary novel of the Rome of Julius Caesar. Through imaginary letters and documents, Wilder brings to life a dramatic period of world history and one of its magnetic personalities.In thi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 73 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
adventurous 66%
challenging 50%
informative 33%
funny 16%
mysterious 16%
tense 16%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 33%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 75% | N/A: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 40% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 40% | No: 40% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20%

Average rating

4.0

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