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186 pages • first pub 1948 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780349106571
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Little Brown and Company
Publication date: Not specified
Description
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 ...
Community Reviews Summary of 687 reviews
Moods
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
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
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Homophobia, Rape, SexismModerate
Antisemitism, Toxic relationship, Sexual contentMinor
Racism, Racial slurs, War186 pages • first pub 1948 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780349106571
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Little Brown and Company
Publication date: Not specified
Description
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 ...
Community Reviews Summary of 687 reviews
Moods
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
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Rape, SexismModerate
Antisemitism, Toxic relationship, Sexual contentMinor
Racism, Racial slurs, War