The Glory by Herman Wouk

688 pages first pub 1994 (editions)

fiction historical emotional slow-paced
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Like no other novelist at work today, Herman Wouk has managed to capture the sweep of history in novels rich in character and alive with drama. In "The Hope," which opens in 1948 and culminates in the miraculous triumph of 1967's Six-Day War, Wouk...

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Community Reviews Summary of 49 reviews

Moods

informative 100%
challenging 66%
hopeful 66%
sad 66%
adventurous 33%
dark 33%
emotional 33%
inspiring 33%
reflective 33%
tense 33%

Pace

fast 33%
slow 33%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%

Average rating

3.98

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