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592 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780312995058
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Born on the same day near the turn of the century on opposite sides of the world, both men are brought together by fate and the quest of a dream. These two men -- ambitious, powerful, ruthless -- are locked in a relentless struggle to build an emp...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,902 reviews
Moods
adventurous 50%
reflective 45%
tense 37%
inspiring 30%
sad 24%
challenging 22%
dark 21%
hopeful 19%
mysterious 17%
informative 13%
funny 5%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
fast 24%
slow 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 47% | A mix: 39% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 37% | No: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 53% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 7% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, War, DeathModerate
Suicide, Alcoholism, AlcoholMinor
Genocide, Classism, Sexism
592 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780312995058
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Born on the same day near the turn of the century on opposite sides of the world, both men are brought together by fate and the quest of a dream. These two men -- ambitious, powerful, ruthless -- are locked in a relentless struggle to build an emp...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,902 reviews
Moods
adventurous 50%
reflective 45%
tense 37%
inspiring 30%
sad 24%
challenging 22%
dark 21%
hopeful 19%
mysterious 17%
informative 13%
funny 5%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
fast 24%
slow 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 47% | A mix: 39% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 37% | No: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 53% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 7% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, War, DeathModerate
Suicide, Alcoholism, AlcoholMinor
Genocide, Classism, Sexism