Washington, D.C.

"The apes have always governed us, and our complaints are simply monkey chatter." The local library had a fistful of Gore Vidal's to pick from, but I had already decided I was going to pick up this novel for several reasons. First, it is the first novel in the Narratives of Empire series. Second,......more

Published in 1967, pre Watergate and Trump, Gore Vidal's "Washington, D.C." must of caused a great stir, but who better than this great writer to cause a stir and foresee the future. The American public has always had a mistrust of its politicians.... Mark Twain has more quotes on their corruption a......more

Until recently, the idea of historical fiction as a genre didn't hold much appeal for me. I can't say why exactly - the blend of historical figures with made-up peripheral people just didn't excite me that much.  Last year that changed. I read Philip Roth's 'The Plot Against America' and found it to......more

Consider me scorned. I thought Gore was sincere when he swept me away. Burr left me panting. It had balance, it was quick but solid. I nearly swooned. Now? Washington D.C reeked of hyperbole; a kiss and tell where Vidal begs with glee, look at me. The novel is a settling of scores poised between lud......more

This historical novel covers the period of U.S. history that frames the Second World War. The events and characters could easily be alive and active today. It is part of Gore Vidal's "Empire" series of fiction based on American history.......more