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The Manchurian Candidate
The Manchurian Candidate
Author: Richard Condon
A human time-bomb is turned loose on an unsuspecting nation in this brilliant and startling novel, at once a spy story, a love story, a fascinating tale of adventure, and a savage satire. — Sergeant Raymond Shaw, brainwashed secretly and then freed with the rest of his patrol after being captured in Korea, comes home an unwitting hero and Congres...  more »
ISBN: 43319
Pages: 311
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Publisher: Quality Paper Backs
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
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RobbieM avatar reviewed The Manchurian Candidate on + 71 more book reviews
A classic espionage/thriller novel set in the Cold War. Hard to put down.
Bernelli avatar reviewed The Manchurian Candidate on + 266 more book reviews
Excellent story of espionage.
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"Apocalyptic . . . Condon is Wickedly Skillful."
- Time
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I read this story when the recent movie version came out...interesting story line, I think its a great story of corruption and will make you think!
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absorbing, suspenseful, scary -- a real page turner!


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