Primary Colors: A Novel of Politics by Joe Klein

Primary Colors: A Novel of Politics

Joe Klein

376 pages first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction politics funny reflective medium-paced

Description

A brilliant and penetrating look behind the scenes of modern American politics, Primary Colors is a funny, wise, and dramatic story with characters and events that resemble some familiar, real-life figures. When a former congressional aide becomes...

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Community Reviews Summary of 272 reviews

Moods

emotional 50%
funny 50%
informative 50%
inspiring 50%
reflective 50%
tense 50%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.47

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