The Book of Daniel by E.L. Doctorow

The Book of Daniel

E.L. Doctorow with Mark Deakins (Narrator)

11 hours, 47 minutes first pub 1971 (editions) user-added

fiction historical reflective slow-paced

Description

As Cold War hysteria inflames America, FBI agents knock on the Bronx apartment door of a Communist man and his wife. After a highly controversial trial, the couple go to the electric chair for treason despite worldwide protests. Decades later thei...

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Community Reviews Summary of 288 reviews

Moods

reflective 83%
challenging 66%
dark 58%
sad 58%
emotional 41%
tense 33%
informative 25%
adventurous 8%
funny 8%
hopeful 8%
mysterious 8%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 41%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Character: 36% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 58% | Yes: 33% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 18%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9%

Average rating

3.75

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