Plot Summary

The Fox

Frederick Forsyth
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The Fox

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1971

Book Brief

Frederick Forsyth

The Fox

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1971
Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • 2010s

Publication Year

1971

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Frederick Forsyth's The Fox, an eighteen-year-old autistic hacker named Luke Jennings, codenamed The Fox, becomes a target for various nations due to his extraordinary talent for breaking into highly secure computer systems. The story follows international efforts to capture or protect him, involving espionage, political intrigue, and intense action across multiple countries, led by British spymaster Sir Adrian Weston. Themes include murder, kidnapping, and assassination attempts.

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Informative

Challenging

Gritty

Reviews & Readership

4.0

25,892 ratings

75%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Frederick Forsyth's The Fox is praised for its gripping narrative and Forsyth's extensive knowledge of espionage. Critics applaud the cyber intrigue and likable characters. However, some find the plot predictable and the pace uneven. Overall, it delivers compelling suspense and a strong finish that thrillers enthusiasts will enjoy.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Fox?

Fans of fast-paced espionage thrillers like The Hunt for Red October by Tom Clancy or The Bourne Identity by Robert Ludlum will enjoy The Fox by Frederick Forsyth. This novel caters to readers who appreciate intricate plots, cyber warfare, and geopolitical intrigue.

4.0

25,892 ratings

75%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • 2010s

Publication Year

1971

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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