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Summary: Forsyth's most complex book.
Review: Not as action packed as some of his others, but very, very good.
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Summary: A classic to rate among all his other materpieces
Review: The film definitely lacked the intense buildup and background of the novel. Well crafted political essay mixed in as well, not so kind to the Labour party. Masterfull detail and research, again more super human characters but very sympathetic, almost wish that everybody could have come out of it unscathed. Again once started almost impossible to stop reading.
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Summary: A bit old fashioned but thrilling.
Review: This is a really good thriller, once again very well documented. For those who like the 70's style even though written a bit later.
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Summary: average for Forsyth, but pretty good overall
Review: This is not Forsyth's best book, but it's not too much of a dropoff from The Day of the Jackal. The Soviets have a plot that will lead England to be a socialist ally, and it is up to a fairly minor British civil servant to thwart it. The plot versus the detective work is told simultaneously like in the Jackal. There's a nice section about uncovering a false-flag spy operation in London, and it's a jewel theft of all things that gets the ball rolling. An interesting disparity is set up between the Brit detective and his spy chief; one thinks the USSR can be beaten outright while the other feels he must acknowledge the USSR as an enemy that's here to stay.
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Summary: average for Forsyth, but pretty good overall
Review: This is not Forsyth's best book, but it's not too much of a dropoff from The Day of the Jackal. The Soviets have a plot that will lead England to be a socialist ally, and it is up to a fairly minor British civil servant to thwart it. The plot versus the detective work is told simultaneously like in the Jackal. There's a nice section about uncovering a false-flag spy operation in London, and it's a jewel theft of all things that gets the ball rolling. An interesting disparity is set up between the Brit detective and his spy chief; one thinks the USSR can be beaten outright while the other feels he must acknowledge the USSR as an enemy that's here to stay.
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Summary: Awesome, Awesome, Awesome!!!
Review: What a book!!! It is the best Forsyth book I have ever read. The action never lets up. Awesome,well crafted, beautiful
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Summary: A masterpiece
Review: What a great tale. Tension, fast moving plot, sometimes excruciating while the author takes the reader slowly through the thoroughness of the details, leaving the readers in suspense of the outcome.Like many masterpieces, villains and heroes are not always so well defined. British MI5 agent John Preston has the serendipidity to be at the right place at the right time despite his superior's best efforts to the otherwise. Uncovering the scent of a case after case, his doggedness enabled him to penetrate layers of deceit and patience rewarded by necessary breaks. The Russians were no less masters of the game, and in fact, better and it was through sheer bad luck that they were discovered. Despite the lengthy introduction of characters though, readers could not really feel for the cast, except for perhaps John Preston who was separated from his wife and looks forward only to spending time with his son. Nonetheless, the lack of characterisation was more than made up by brilliant twists and turns that would keep a reader continuing through anything.
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Summary: spine tingling spy tale
Review: with the help of kim philby, soviet russia is out to undermine and disrupt the political and democratical foundations of britain. with skill,humor and intelligence, this potboiler will surely enlighten you on espionage procedures, sinister plots and the triumph of good over evil. thanks again mr. forsyth!
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