The Devil's Alternative
by Frederick Forsyth
Taste attributes: thrillerespionagepoliticaladventurefastfresh & originalunsavouryheavyrealisticintricatelinearbig & variedinjustice/tragedy/vengeancerescue/escape/jeopardysocial commentary
Boxlist takeWide-ranging and realistic: an intricate thriller, heavy rather than light. Best if you like real life over fantasy.
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Pace: fast · Originality: balanced · Tone: dark · Weight: heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: intricate · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: big and varied · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
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About This Book
A thriller, from the author of THE DAY OF THE JACKAL and THE DOGS OF WAR, in which the President of the USA and other statesmen throughout the world face a decision that will cost the lives of many people.
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- Author
- Frederick Forsyth
- Published
- 1979
- Pages
- 478
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- Open Library
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