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The Company

A Novel of the CIA
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In The Company by Robert Littell, readers are taken on a thrilling journey through the shadowy world of the CIA during the Cold War era. The novel intricately weaves together the lives of intelligence officers as they navigate espionage, betrayal, and loyalty. Spanning several decades, the story masterfully captures the tension and intrigue that defined the intelligence battlegrounds between the US and the Soviet Union.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the inner workings of intelligence agencies and relish a complex narrative that spans several decades of espionage, intrigue, and historical events. With its intricate plot and richly developed characters, it provides a thrilling journey through the shadowy world of Cold War espionage.

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The Company, a New York Times bestselling spy novel, lays bare the history and inner workings of the CIA. This critically acclaimed blockbuster from internationally renowned novelist Robert Littell seamlessly weaves together history and fiction to create a multigenerational, wickedly nostalgic saga of the CIA—known as "the Company" to insiders.

Racing across a landscape spanning the legendary Berlin Base of the '50s, the Soviet invasion of Hungary, the Bay of Pigs, Afghanistan, and the Gorbachev putsch, The Company tells the thrilling story of agents imprisoned in double lives, fighting an amoral, elusive, formidable enemy—and each other—in an internecine battle within the Company itself.

A brilliant, stunningly conceived epic thriller, adapted as a TNT miniseries starring Chris O'Donnell, Alfred Molina, and Michael Keaton, The Company confirms Littell's place among the genre's elite.

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The Company by Robert Littell is praised for its intricate portrayal of espionage during the Cold War, weaving historical events with fictional narratives. Reviewers highlight the detailed character development and its intense, page-turning plot. It is noted for its authentic depiction of spy craft and the complex moral questions faced by its characters.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419744846

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 October 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Abrams

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 57.0mm

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 209.0mm

Weight: 780g

Pages: 896

About the Author

Robert Littell was born, raised, and educated in New York. A former Newsweek editor specializing in Soviet Affairs, he left journalism in 1970 to write fiction full time. He has been writing about the Soviet Union and Russians since his first novel, the espionage classic The Defection of A.J. Lewinter. He is the author of more than a dozen novels, including the critically acclaimed The Debriefing, The Sisters, The Once and Future Spy, the New York Times bestselling The Company, and Legends.

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