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6 hours, 24 minutes • first pub 1948 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781543696769
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Brilliance Audio
Publication date: 15 October 2019
Description
A literary cause c l bre when first published more than fifty years ago, Gore Vidal's now-classic The City and the Pillar stands as a landmark novel of the gay experience.Jim, a handsome, all-American athlete, has always been shy around girls. But...
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, War6 hours, 24 minutes • first pub 1948 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781543696769
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Brilliance Audio
Publication date: 15 October 2019
Description
A literary cause c l bre when first published more than fifty years ago, Gore Vidal's now-classic The City and the Pillar stands as a landmark novel of the gay experience.Jim, a handsome, all-American athlete, has always been shy around girls. But...
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