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| Title | : | The Devil's Alternative |
| Author | : | Frederick Forsyth |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | First Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 432 pages |
| Published | : | September 1st 1982 by Bantam (first published 1979) |
| Categories | : | Fiction. Thriller. Spy Thriller. Espionage. Mystery. Novels. Action |
Frederick Forsyth
Paperback | Pages: 432 pages Rating: 4.06 | 13151 Users | 222 Reviews
Description In Pursuance Of Books The Devil's Alternative
Russia faces famine. The Soviets are forced to pin their hopes for survival on the U.S. But as the KGB and the CIA watch in horror, the rescue of a Ukrainian freedom fighter from the Black Sea unleashes savagery that endangers peace--and plunges leaders from Washington to Moscow into a web of overwhelming intrigue, terror, and suspense. Only two lovers can save the world from nuclear destruction. Yet every way out means certain death, and the countdown has already begun.
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| ISBN: | 0553264907 (ISBN13: 9780553264906) |
| Edition Language: | English |
Rating Appertaining To Books The Devil's Alternative
Ratings: 4.06 From 13151 Users | 222 ReviewsWrite Up Appertaining To Books The Devil's Alternative
Oh what do I think about this book?? Well, I was lucky enough to squeeze out two stars in my rating of it when in all honesty it deserves much less. Several times I really just wanted to give up on this and move on to something else but the completest in me forced myself to finish this book nearly a month later.Forsyth makes one huge mistake right off the bat in this one by introducing the reader to an endless stream of characters. That alone had my head spinning. People were dying, who theyThis is an awesome page-turner crafted by Frederick Forsyth. Like in many of his novels, he combines fact with fiction (and blurs the line between the two), and this makes most parts of this novel exciting. Moreover, there are so many things happening in the novel that involve several nations with multiple possible outcomes, that the author keeps you guessing till the end -- the fun is not in predicting what's going to happen and getting it correct, but rather getting it wrong! (the Oh My God!
You know you have a master piece in your hand when you read this book. Although the plot does not unravel until the last two paragraphs of the last page, Mr. Forsyth exhibits his skill and mastery in weaving you into a deception that when the truth dawns on you it is like having ice cold water thrown at your face when you were deep asleep. This is so good, I cannot begin to explain and point out the favorite sub-plots; the whole book is full of it. I loved this book. An example of what an action
Forsyth shows every thriller writer how it should be done with precision research, trigger point plotting and a storyline which starts slowly but grows to a menacing and devastating climax. When the Soviet Union starves under a severe grain famine, America offers to help in return for a series of repayments, not least around the denuclearisation of arms in the East. But when two Ukrainians fighting for their countries' independence strike at the heart of the KGB, and the largest oil tanker on
Another political page turner. Shades of today with threatened terroristblow up of oil tanker. Thrilling read.
'Whichever option I choose, men are going to die.' This is the Devil's Alternative, an appalling choice facing the president of the USA and other statesmen throughout the world. A very good premise. Moral dilemma. Something like Arjuna faced in the Kurukshetra on start of great war of Mahabharata. Krishna gave him ultimate gyan i.e. Geeta. Very enjoyable page turner.
Although a dated novel (first published in 1979), this is still an enjoyable read for Forsyth fans. About the aversion of global war via deft manipulation by players - leaders, bureaucrats, spies - of the then world's political powerhouses of USA, Russia and Britain. Engaging diplomatic and political suspense. Classic Forsyth.
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