Gates of Fire: An Epic Novel of the Battle of Thermopylae by Steven Pressfield

Gates of Fire: An Epic Novel of the Battle of Thermopylae

Steven Pressfield

392 pages first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction historical adventurous medium-paced
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"In 480 B.C., two million Persian invaders come to the mountain pass of Thermopylae in eastern Greece, where they are met by 300 of Sparta's finest warriors. The Greek loyalists battle for six days in a prelude to their ultimate victory."

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Moods

adventurous 88%
inspiring 69%
emotional 58%
tense 55%
dark 47%
informative 33%
reflective 27%
challenging 25%
sad 19%
hopeful 13%
funny 11%

Pace

medium 64%
fast 17%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 20% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 51% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 10%

Average rating

4.24

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