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661 pages • first pub 1946 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780812465143
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Perfection Learning
Publication date: 01 September 1996
Description
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, this classic book is generally regarded as the finest novel ever written on american politics. It describes the career of Willie Stark, a back-country lawyer whose idealism is overcome by his lust for power. New Forew...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,490 reviews
Moods
challenging 69%
dark 38%
sad 24%
emotional 19%
tense 19%
informative 12%
mysterious 9%
funny 5%
adventurous 4%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 73% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, RapeModerate
Alcohol, Gun violence, InfidelityMinor
Slavery, Suicide, Medical content
661 pages • first pub 1946 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780812465143
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Perfection Learning
Publication date: 01 September 1996
Description
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, this classic book is generally regarded as the finest novel ever written on american politics. It describes the career of Willie Stark, a back-country lawyer whose idealism is overcome by his lust for power. New Forew...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,490 reviews
Moods
challenging 69%
dark 38%
sad 24%
emotional 19%
tense 19%
informative 12%
mysterious 9%
funny 5%
adventurous 4%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 73% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, RapeModerate
Alcohol, Gun violence, InfidelityMinor
Slavery, Suicide, Medical content