The Afghan
by Frederick Forsyth
Taste attributes: espionagethrilleractionpoliticalfastunsavouryheavyrealisticlinearbig & variedemotive & stirringrescue/escape/jeopardyall consuming questhuman spirit/resilience/survival
Boxlist takeA grounded spy novel that is weighty, wide-ranging and dark. Best if you like real life over fantasy.
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Pace: balanced · Originality: balanced · Tone: dark · Weight: heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: big and varied · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
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About This Book
When British and American intelligence catch wind of a major Al Qaeda operation in the works, they instantly galvanize- but to do what? They know nothing about it: the what, where, or when. They have no sources in Al Qaeda, and it's impossible to plant someone. Impossible, unless . . .
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- Author
- Frederick Forsyth
- Published
- 2006
- Pages
- 366
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