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The Manchurian Candidate
The Manchurian Candidate
Author: Richard Condon
Described as "a time-bomb of a novel" when first published, The Manchurian Candidate was made into the successful film starring Frank Sinatra and Laurence Harvey. It is an unforgettable story. — Sergeant Raymond Shaw, bearer of America's highest award for gallantry, is his country's most deadly traitor. Captured and secretly brain-washed by the C...  more »
ISBN: 376545
Publication Date: 1973
Pages: 299
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Publisher: Penguin
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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