Burr by Gore Vidal

430 pages first pub 1973 (editions)

fiction historical politics challenging informative slow-paced
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Gore Vidal's Narratives of Empire series spans the history of the United States from the Revolution to the post-World War II years. With their broad canvas and large cast of fictional and historical characters, the novels in this series present a ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 457 reviews

Moods

informative 89%
reflective 42%
challenging 31%
funny 26%
adventurous 21%
lighthearted 10%
emotional 5%
relaxing 5%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 75% | Yes: 16% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 8%

Average rating

3.98

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