Kingdom and the Power
Worth buying if: You are looking for a plot that does not take forever to begin.
Skip it if: You need a different kind of book altogether.
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Summary
The listing describes Kingdom and the Power by Gay Talese as a novel built around its characters and plot. The copy shown here is 1992 • Ballantine Books • 664 pages.
Why this book now
More appealing if you want an older backlist book that still feels distinct instead of generic filler.
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Good fit if you want...
- You are looking for a plot that does not take forever to begin.
- You need fiction that quickly shows what kind of story it is.
- If you appreciate moral ambiguity, the wit is understated and piercing, bringing lightness without undercutting the stakes of the story.
Maybe skip if...
- You need a different kind of book altogether.
- You are looking for a reference book rather than a regular read.
- If dense prose feels tiring, this book invests more in character and mood than in fast-moving plot events.
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Exact edition: Edition shown · ISBN-13 9780804110570
Worth buying if: You are looking for a plot that does not take forever to begin.
Skip it if: You need a different kind of book altogether.
Check Amazon for the current price and availability of this exact edition.
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Reading commitment
Substantial Longer sessions help
Substantial commitment. This looks like a book to live with for a while, not sample quickly.
What stands out here
This book will mostly appeal to readers who enjoy its characters, plot, and mood.
Best way to approach it
A longer story may work better when you can give it enough time to settle in.
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Exact edition: ISBN-13 9780804110570
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