fiction historical politics challenging informative slow-paced

440 pages | first published 1973

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This is a carefully researched by Gore Vidal and contains useful information about American History. It is really a history book, that fills in the gaps of our knowledge with what he imagined could have and probably did happen. Aaron Burr (1756-18...
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Summary of 290 reviews

Moods

informative 84%
reflective 38%
challenging 23%
adventurous 15%
funny 15%
lighthearted 15%
relaxing 7%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 41%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 77% | No: 11% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | Yes: 22%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | No: 11%

Average rating

3.92

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