What is the author's tone in the novel, Advise and Consent?

Allen Drury tells his novel “Advise and Consent” in language that is educated and straightforward. The educated aspect of the language reflects both Drury’s own intelligence as a journalist who covered the Senate; and gives a sense of realism to the novel in terms of the educated nature of the Senators themselves. The straightforward aspect of the language not only allows even causal readers to understand and follow the plot, but helps to tie dozens of characters and numerous subplots together for the reader. The straightforward language also means that readers in both 1959 and the present day can understand and follow the plot of the novel –including understanding the messages Drury makes about the evils of Communism and the untenable, liberal position in foreign relations.