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The Matarese Circle (Matarese, #1)

Robert Ludlum
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The Matarese Circle (Matarese, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2004

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Robert Ludlum

The Matarese Circle (Matarese, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2004
Book Details
Pages

544

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Various Locations • 1970s

Publication Year

2004

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Matarese Circle by Robert Ludlum follows Brandon Scofield, an American agent, and Vasili Taleniekov, a Soviet operative, who join forces to combat a global conspiracy orchestrated by the Matarese, a secretive organization threatening world stability. Their collaboration unfolds against the Cold War backdrop, exploring themes of loyalty and espionage.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

44,168 ratings

76%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Robert Ludlum's The Matarese Circle has garnered attention for its intricate, fast-paced plot and adept blend of espionage and conspiracy. Readers commend its well-developed characters and gripping suspense. However, some find the intricate narrative challenging to follow and consider the pacing uneven in parts. Overall, it's a thrilling read for espionage enthusiasts.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Matarese Circle (Matarese, #1)?

Readers who enjoy intricate spy novels and global conspiracies will love The Matarese Circle by Robert Ludlum. Fans of John le Carré's The Spy Who Came in from the Cold or Tom Clancy's The Hunt for Red October will appreciate Ludlum's complex characters, fast-paced story, and geopolitical intrigue. Ideal for those craving intense, high-stakes thrillers.

4.2

44,168 ratings

76%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

544

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Various Locations • 1970s

Publication Year

2004

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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