A Cidade e o Pilar by Gore Vidal

A Cidade e o Pilar

Gore Vidal

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fiction classics lgbtqia+ challenging emotional reflective fast-paced
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When Gore Vidal's frank description of homosexual life, The City and the Pillar, was first published in 1948, the reaction was both unexpected and shocking. Republished now in hardcover with a new introduction by the author, this classic is being ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 687 reviews

Moods

sad 65%
dark 57%
reflective 52%
emotional 46%
tense 33%
challenging 26%
adventurous 9%
informative 6%
hopeful 5%
mysterious 4%
funny 2%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 25%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 39% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 26%

Loveable characters?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.61

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