The Ipcress File by Len Deighton

The Ipcress File

Harry Palmer #1

Len Deighton

256 pages first pub 1962 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller informative lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
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This book is ideal for readers who relish witty, Cold War-era espionage tales with a sardonic, everyman spy navigating a labyrinth of intrigue and 1960s cool.

Description

A high-ranking scientist has been kidnapped. A secret British intelligence agency must find out why. But as the quarry is pursued from grimy Soho to the other side of the world, what seemed a straightforward mission turns into something far more s...

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Community Reviews

3.5
based on 532 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 61%

mysterious: 61%

tense: 54%

challenging: 32%

dark: 29%

funny: 22%

lighthearted: 9%

informative: 6%

inspiring: 3%

reflective: 3%


Pace

17% of readers chose fast
67% of readers chose medium
14% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

65% of readers chose Plot
5% of readers chose A mix
30% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

15% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
60% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

40% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
35% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

25% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
65% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

42% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
42% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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