Libra
Published in 1988, Libra is a historical fantasy and historical fiction novel by Don DeLillo. Much of the action takes place in États-Unis. Characters include John F. Kennedy (1917-1963) and Lee Harvey Oswald. Key subjects include Assassination, assassins, presidents and roman américain.
Open Library readers give it an average of 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, and 20 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 34 editions across 6 languages.
At about 468 pages, most readers finish it in 8–9 hours.
About Libra
In this powerful, eerily convincing fictional speculation on the assassination of John F. Kennedy, Don DeLillo chronicles Lee Harvey Oswald's odyssey from troubled teenager to a man of precarious stability who imagines himself an agent of history. When "history" presents itself in the form of two disgruntled CIA operatives who decide that an unsuccessful attempt on the life of the president will galvanize the nation against communism, the scales are irrevocably tipped. A gripping, masterful blend of fact and fiction, alive with meticulously portrayed characters both real and created, Libra is a grave, haunting, and brilliant examination of an event that has become an indelible part of the American psyche.
Quick answers
Who wrote Libra?
Libra was written by Don DeLillo and first published in 1988.
What genre is Libra?
It is usually shelved as Historical Fantasy and Historical Fiction.
How long is Libra?
The median edition has 468 pages, about 8–9 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to Libra?
Readers who like it often enjoy Circe, Cloud Atlas and Stardust.
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