Creation by Gore Vidal

Creation

Gore Vidal

574 pages • first pub 1981 (editions)

fiction historical adventurous challenging informative slow-paced
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Once again the incomparable Gore Vidal interprets and animates history -- this time in a panoramic tour of the 5th century B.C. -- and embellishes it with his own ironic humor, brilliant insights, and piercing observations. We meet a vast array of...

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Community Reviews Summary of 191 reviews

Moods

adventurous 62%
challenging 62%
informative 62%
reflective 37%
sad 25%
dark 12%
inspiring 12%
mysterious 12%
relaxing 12%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 42% | A mix: 42% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 28%

Loveable characters?

No: 42% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 33% | N/A: 16%

Average rating

4.06

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