A review by natecoumbe31
The Virtues of War: A Novel of Alexander the Great by Steven Pressfield

adventurous challenging dark inspiring sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Steven Pressfield is a fantastic writer, and this is an excellent book. But it’s very slow, and it’s not nearly as engaging as was Gates of Fire.