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  • ISBN: 0553258990
  • Category: Thriller & Mystery
  • Author: Robert Ludlum
  • Subcategory: Thrillers & Suspense
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  • Language: English
  • Publisher: Bantam; Reissue edition (November 1, 1983)
  • Pages: 544 pages
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  • EPUB size: 1370 kb
  • Rating: 4.3
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Praise for Robert Ludlum and The Matarese Circle A blockbuster. Robert Ludlum was the author of twenty-one novels, each a New York Times bestseller.

Praise for Robert Ludlum and The Matarese Circle A blockbuster. The Wall Street Journal A spellbinder. The Dallas Morning News Ludlum stuffs more surprises into his novels than any other six-pack of thriller writers combined. The New York Times Don’t ever begin a Ludlum novel if you have to go to work the next day. -Chicago Sun-Times. Sworn enemies, they have vowed to terminate each other-yet now they must become allies. Because only they possess the brutal skills and ice-cold nerves vital to destroy an international circle of killers, the Matarese.

The Matarese Circle (1979) is a novel by Robert Ludlum. On Christmas Eve in 1979, General Anthony Blackburn, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is killed in a New York brothel. Some time later, Soviet nuclear physicist Dmitri Yuri Yurievich is killed on a hunting trip in the Russian countryside. Soviet KGB agent Vasili Taleniekov and American Consular Operations agent Brandon Scofield, respectively, are considered the most likely assassins

Praise for Robert Ludlum and The Matarese Circle A blockbuster. An international circle of killers, the Matarese will undoubtedly take over the world within just two years.

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The Matarese Circle, " Robert Ludlum's multimillion-copy spellbinder, introduced a treacherous international cabal of powerbrokers and their hired assassins. More than 20 years ago, the top CIA and KGB agents joined together to insure that, in an explosive act, the Matarese conspiracy went up in flames. But now Robert Ludlum, the unsurpassed master of suspense, returns with a stunning thriller for the 21st century. Secret deals are in the making, massive mysterious transactions steeped in corruption and murder

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The Matarese Circle book. Some spy novels get better and more relevant with age, and Robert Ludlum's fabulous The Matarese Circle falls into that category

The Matarese Circle book. Some spy novels get better and more relevant with age, and Robert Ludlum's fabulous The Matarese Circle falls into that category. What it lacks in literary aspirations it more than makes up for in sheer excitement and fun. Written decades ago, the story-line of Matarese Circle seems almost prophetic despite it being dated, the world finally catching up to the plot. A spy thriller this wildly entertaining isn't supposed to give you such pause afterward, as you look around the globe, yet it does.

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An international circle of killers, the Matarese will undoubtedly take over the world within just two years. Only two rival spies have the power to stop them: Scofield, CIA, and Talaniekov, KGB. They share a genius for espionage and a life of explosive terror and violence. But though these sworn enemies once vowed to terminate each other, they must now become allies. Because only they possess the brutal skills and ice-cold nerves vital to their mission: destroy the Matarese.   Praise for Robert Ludlum and The Matarese Circle   “A blockbuster . . . Ludlum’s best.”—The Wall Street Journal   “A spellbinder.”—The Dallas Morning News   “Ludlum stuffs more surprises into his novels than any other six-pack of thriller writers combined.”—The New York Times   “Don’t ever begin a Ludlum novel if you have to go to work the next day.”—Chicago Sun-Times
Reviews about The Matarese Circle: A Novel (7):
GAZANIK
Robert Ludlum was known as a master of spy novels, but I just discovered his name in an earlier book review. This reading is complex, but not without a sustained edge which kept me quite sleepless, moving from crisis to crisis. As I learned the core theory which propelled his two main characters who operated outside the spy agencies of opposing countries, I stepped back a moment, then took that leap of faith, and from there all the complimentary and opposing actions fell gradually into place in this masterful puzzle. Once or twice those actions seemed a little exaggerated, but once I had become a believer, they were easy to assimilate. This book was written before the internet and all sorts of technological apparatus' now available, yet the sharpness of apprehension is not lost. The author stood at the pinnacle of this genre during his life....and I will continue to plum the library of his works. If you like spy novels, this book stands with the best.
CONVERSE
This is the fifth Ludlum novel I've read. The later ones, like "The Bourne Ultimatum" suffered from certain excesses - meandering, repetitive plotting, ridiculuous villains and so forth. So I thought I would try this, one of his earlier works. It's pretty much what you'd expect from Ludlum - vast murderous conspiracy, lone super-agent (well two of them in this case) against the world, paper-thin characterizations, utilitarian dialogue, astronomical body count. So much so that I felt like this novel was a caricature of all of the excesses that characterize Ludlum. The climax was like something straight out of "McBain" from the Simpsons.

I'll just come out and say, the plot is preposterous. I guess I don't buy into the conspiratorial view of the world. At least, this particular conspiracy didn't seem plausible to me. However, Ludlum does manage to make an interesting story, even a page turner, out of it.

My other issue with this is that the main hero, Scofield, isn't nearly as interesting a character as his odd-couple partner, Taleniekov. Unfortunately, Taleniekov is kind of pushed to the margins of the story for the final act, and following Scofield for that length of time is just a bit tedious. Oh, and one other irritation, the Kindle edition has numerous typos and formatting errors.
Malien
Definitely kept my interest all the way through the book. Some surprises, most but not all of them bad. Kept me guessing who were traitors and who were allies. The romance was there as an integral part of the story, not heavy breathing filler. I enjoyed the different portrayals of the foreign locales. As it should be, I liked the good guys and hated the villains; a testament to the skill of the author. A lot of action, all loose ends tied up at the end. All in all, a very enjoyable read.
Nagor
Robert Ludlum is,possibly one of the greatest all time writers of mystery there is. This,book was one outstanding read. It's a,book that you will not be able to put down if you like mysteries
Jogas
I read this book 30+ years ago and loved it. Now, I can't imagine why. It is a good, if implausible, story; the characters are heroic. Yet, the prose is often in italics or followed by exclamation points so as to emphasize to the reader the excitement of the situation. It does not inspire me to reread other Ludlums.
Vut
Ludlum style--grips you from the first sentence and never lets go. Two bitter enemies, both the best at what they do, put their justified hatred for each other aside and join forces against an enemy so malignant and covert that it threatens governments world wide.

Characters have depth--emotional, physical and mental. Plots and subplots stack up like layers on a cake, held together by historical research and intimate knowledge of human behavior. Astounding detail never dry or boring.
EROROHALO
Impeccably written. Highly believable. The unexa mined theme of relentless evil inflation is starkly evident in the ridiculously low prices and amounts set forth compared to today's prices for everything.
Now, that is truly scary, because, well, inflation isn't fictional. Truth in vino, and great fiction.
I'm not a book reader, however when I go on vacation I like to have a book to pass the time by the pool and try and disconnect from the world (iPhone etc). My wife introduced me to Robert Ludlum's books about 5yrs ago and his books are compelling to read. This one is no different with twists and turns throughout. Since it is a spy novel it is easy to get confused so I ended up rereading some parts but don't let that put you off!

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