Lincoln by Gore Vidal

672 pages first pub 1984 (editions)

fiction historical challenging informative slow-paced

Description

Gore Vidal's Narratives of Empire series spans the history of the United States from the Revolution to the post-World War II years. With their broad canvas and large cast of fictional and historical characters, the novels in this series present a ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 227 reviews

Moods

informative 80%
reflective 40%
challenging 20%
dark 20%
funny 20%
inspiring 20%
tense 20%

Pace

slow 80%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 33% | Character: 33% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

4.1

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