Six Days of the Condor
Six Days of the Condor
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
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Horror & Suspense•
Mystery & Crime FictionWashington, D.C. • 1970s
1974
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Six Days of the Condor by James Grady, a CIA analyst discovers his entire office has been assassinated upon returning from lunch. As the sole survivor, he embarks on a perilous journey to uncover the truth behind the attack while evading those who want him dead. This thriller explores themes of espionage, survival, and trust.
Suspenseful
Mysterious
Dark
Gritty
Adventurous
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
James Grady's Six Days of the Condor spins a gripping tale of espionage, praised for its fast pace and compelling plot. The concise narrative keeps readers on edge, though some critique its character development and sparse details. Overall, it's a thrilling Cold War-era read that captivates with its suspense and intrigue.
Who Should Read Six Days of the Condor?
A reader who enjoys engaging political thrillers with espionage elements like Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Identity or John le Carré's The Spy Who Came in from the Cold would be captivated by James Grady's Six Days of the Condor. It's ideal for those interested in fast-paced, suspenseful narratives of intrigue and survival.
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Six Days of the Condor was adapted into the successful 1975 film Three Days of the Condor, directed by Sydney Pollack and starring Robert Redford and Faye Dunaway, which significantly raised the profile of the original novel.
James Grady wrote Six Days of the Condor while working as a staffer for Senator Lee Metcalf of Montana, and the novel captures his intimate understanding of Washington D.C.'s political landscape during the 1970s.
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The novel was published in 1974 when concerns about government surveillance were prominent in the United States, which added to the book’s appeal and topical relevance.
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Novel • Fiction
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Horror & Suspense•
Mystery & Crime FictionWashington, D.C. • 1970s
1974
Adult
18+ years
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