All the King's Men by Robert Penn Warren

All the King's Men

Robert Penn Warren

656 pages missing pub info (editions)

fiction classics adventurous reflective slow-paced
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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.

Community Reviews Summary of 260 reviews

Moods

dark 50%
reflective 50%
adventurous 25%
informative 25%
tense 25%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.95

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