The Boys from Brazil
The Boys from Brazil
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1976
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Various Locations • 1970s
1976
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Ira Levin's thriller The Boys from Brazil, a Nazi hunter uncovers a plot by Josef Mengele to create a Fourth Reich through cloning. As he investigates, he learns about a sinister plan involving young boys who bear a striking resemblance to Hitler, aiming to resurrect his legacy.
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Review Roundup
Ira Levin's The Boys from Brazil has received praise for its compelling and chilling narrative, interweaving elements of science fiction and thriller genres. Critics laud the novel’s imaginative plot and suspenseful pacing. Some reviews, however, note occasional predictability and lack of character depth. Overall, it remains a gripping and thought-provoking read.
Who Should Read The Boys from Brazil?
Fans of high-stakes thrillers with a speculative twist will relish The Boys from Brazil by Ira Levin. Readers who enjoyed Michael Crichton's Jurassic Park for its blend of science and suspense or Robert Harris's Fatherland for its alternate history elements will find this chilling narrative equally compelling.
40,695 ratings
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Novel • Fiction
Various Locations • 1970s
1976
Adult
18+ years
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