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

fiction historical adventurous medium-paced

386 pages | first published 1998

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NATIONAL BESTSELLER - "An incredibly gripping, moving, and literate work of art, rarely does an author manage to re-create a moment in history with such mastery, authority, and psychological insight."--Nelson DeMille At Thermopylae, a rocky mounta...
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Summary of 556 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
inspiring 84%
emotional 69%
tense 46%
dark 38%
informative 38%
reflective 38%
challenging 23%
sad 15%
funny 7%
hopeful 7%

Pace

medium 80%
fast 13%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Plot: 23% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 76% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 38% | No: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 61% | Yes: 38%

Average rating

4.24

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