Plot Summary

The Invisible Bridge

Rick Perlstein

The Invisible Bridge

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2014

Book Brief

Rick Perlstein

The Invisible Bridge

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

880

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

United States • 1970s

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Invisible Bridge by Rick Perlstein explores American political and cultural shifts between 1973-1976, focusing on the rise of Ronald Reagan. It examines the mood of the nation during this transformative period, highlighting how individuals and society adapted to changes after Watergate and Vietnam, setting the stage for new political dynamics.

Informative

Nostalgic

Contemplative

Emotional

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

4.3

4,073 ratings

85%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Rick Perlstein's The Invisible Bridge offers an in-depth exploration of cultural and political shifts in 1970s America. Critics praise its meticulous research and engaging narrative. However, some note its dense detail may overwhelm casual readers. Overall, it provides valuable insights into a transformative era, though not all may appreciate the exhaustive style.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Invisible Bridge?

Readers who relish political history, particularly the cultural and social shifts of 1970s America, will enjoy The Invisible Bridge by Rick Perlstein. Fans of Robert Caro’s The Years of Lyndon Johnson or David Halberstam’s The Best and the Brightest will appreciate Perlstein’s detailed narrative and analytical depth.

4.3

4,073 ratings

85%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

880

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

United States • 1970s

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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