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The Fourth Protocol

Frederick Forsyth
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The Fourth Protocol

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1996

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Frederick Forsyth

The Fourth Protocol

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1996
Book Details
Pages

443

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

United Kingdom • 1980s

Publication Year

1996

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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The Fourth Protocol by Frederick Forsyth follows an intelligence agent as they unravel a conspiracy to detonate a nuclear bomb in the UK, orchestrated to influence international politics. As the plot unfolds, the agent faces various challenges and uncovering hidden motives. Forsyth's thriller delves into espionage and Cold War tensions.

Reviews & Readership

4.1

34,642 ratings

76%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Fourth Protocol by Frederick Forsyth is hailed for its meticulous Cold War espionage plot and well-crafted suspense. Readers praise Forsyth’s intricate storytelling, though some find the pace uneven and the narrative dense. Still, the novel's thrilling twists and realistic political backdrop make it a compelling read for spy fiction enthusiasts.

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Who Should Read The Fourth Protocol?

A reader who enjoys fast-paced political and espionage thrillers like The Spy Who Came in from the Cold by John le Carré or The Hunt for Red October by Tom Clancy would be captivated by The Fourth Protocol by Frederick Forsyth. Ideal for those who appreciate intricate plots and realistic Cold War era settings.

4.1

34,642 ratings

76%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Fun Facts

The Fourth Protocol was adapted into a 1987 film starring Michael Caine and Pierce Brosnan, with Brosnan playing the role of a Soviet spy.

Frederick Forsyth reportedly conducted extensive research on MI5 and MI6, the UK's domestic and foreign intelligence agencies, to ensure authenticity in his portrayal of espionage activities in The Fourth Protocol.

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The book’s title refers to a fictional international agreement designed to prevent the smuggling of nuclear weapons into countries, which adds an additional layer of intrigue to the geopolitical tensions explored in the novel.

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Book Details
Pages

443

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

United Kingdom • 1980s

Publication Year

1996

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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