Lincoln
by Gore Vidal
Taste attributes: historicaldramapoliticalunsavouryheavyrealisticlinearbig & variedemotive & stirringsocial commentaryhuman spirit/resilience/survivalinjustice/tragedy/vengeance
Boxlist takeExpect a realistic, weighty historical novel, emotive rather than low-key. Best if you like depth over escapism.
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Pace: balanced · Originality: balanced · Tone: balanced · Weight: heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
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About This Book
An historical novel that describes the presidency of Abraham Lincoln through the eyes of several historical figures including presidential secretary John Hay. Secretary of State William H. Seward, Secretary of the Treasury Salmon Chase, his daughter Kate Chase, U.S. Representative Elihu B. Washburne, and conspirators John Wilkes Booth and David Herold.
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- Author
- Gore Vidal
- Published
- 1984
- Pages
- 665
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- Open Library
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