The Book of Daniel
by E. L. Doctorow
Taste attributes: historicalpoliticaldramapsychologicalfresh & originalunsavouryheavyintricateemotive & stirringsocial commentaryinjustice/tragedy/vengeancetroubled leads
Boxlist takeAn inventive historical novel that is layered, serious and stirring. Best if you like surprises over comfort.
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Pace: balanced · Originality: fresh · Tone: dark · Weight: heavy · Realism: balanced · Story: intricate · Structure: balanced · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
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About This Book
The Book of Daniel is a semi-historical novel loosely based on the lives, trial and execution of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg. Doctorow tells the story of Paul and Rochelle Isaacson (corollaries to the Rosenbergs) through the persons of their older son, Daniel, and his sister, Susan, who are college students deeply involved in 1960s politics.
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- Author
- E. L. Doctorow
- Published
- 1971
- Pages
- 303
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