The Bourne Identity
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The Bourne Identity

by Robert Ludlum

1980•Thriller•535 pages

Taste attributes: thrillerespionageactionfastunsavouryimaginaryintricatelinearglossybig & variedemotionally undemandingsolving the riddle/not as it seemsrescue/escape/jeopardy

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Boxlist takeExpect a wide-ranging, intricate thriller, fast rather than slow-burning. Best if you like puzzles over plain sailing.

Pace: fast · Originality: balanced · Tone: balanced · Weight: balanced · Realism: balanced · Story: intricate · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: big and varied · Emotional punch: undemandingHow we score

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3.2 / 5

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About This Book

Jason Bourne, a deep cover secret agent, found on sea-shore with a head wound. He has no memories of the past. The doctor, who treated him in small island, found a bank numbered account implanted in his body.

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Characteristics

Where this book sits on each taste spectrum

SlowPACEFast
FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal
DarkTONEWholesome
LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy
FantasyREALISMRealistic
SimpleINTRICACYIntricate
Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear
UnderstatedSTYLEStylised
IntimateSCALEEpic
RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

Genres and themes

ThrillerEspionageActionSolving the riddle/not as it seemsRescue/escape/jeopardy

Subjects

TerroristsUnited States Intelligence officersAmnesiaUndercover operationsUnited States

Details

Author
Robert Ludlum
Published
1980
Pages
535
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