The Ipcress File
by Len Deighton
Taste attributes: espionagethrillercrimemysteryfastfresh & originalunsavouryheavyintricatelinearglossybig & variedsolving the riddle/not as it seemsrescue/escape/jeopardysocial commentary
Boxlist takeAn intricate spy novel that is fresh and heavy. Best if you like surprises over comfort.
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Pace: balanced · Originality: fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: heavy · Realism: balanced · Story: intricate · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
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3.5 / 5
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About This Book
Len Deighton's classic first novel, whoseprotagonist is a nameless spy – later christened Harry Palmer and made famous worldwide in the iconic 1960s film starring Michael Caine.The Ipcress File was not only Len Deighton's first novel, it was his first bestseller and the book that broke the mould of thriller writing.For the working class narrator, an apparently straightforward mission to find a missing biochemist...
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- Author
- Len Deighton
- Published
- 1962
- Pages
- 223
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- Open Library
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