Gates of Fire: An Epic Novel of the Battle of Thermopylae by Steven Pressfield

Gates of Fire: An Epic Novel of the Battle of Thermopylae

Steven Pressfield

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fiction historical adventurous medium-paced

Description

Gates of Fire puts you at the side of valiant Spartan warriors in 480 BC for the bloody, climactic battle at Thermopylae. There, a few hundred of Sparta's finest sacrificed their lives to hold back the invading Persian millions. The time they boug...

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Community Reviews Summary of 760 reviews

Moods

adventurous 89%
inspiring 78%
emotional 64%
tense 50%
dark 39%
informative 35%
reflective 28%
challenging 25%
hopeful 17%
sad 17%
funny 10%

Pace

medium 64%
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

4.24

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