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| Plot Summary of Secret Ways |
"Michael Reynolds, a British Secret Service agent, illegally enters Communist Hungary to rescue the British scientist Dr. Jennings who has been kidnapped and held prisoner by the Communists. However, almost as soon as he arrives, Reynolds's cover is blown and he now has to accomplish his mission while every policeman in Hungary is actively looking to stop him. With the help of the Count (a Hungarian policeman who is against Communism), the mysterious Jansci and his daughter Julia, Reynolds just might have a chance. "
Liba, Resident Scholar
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| Review Analysis of Secret Ways |
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Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Plot
Composition of Book
descript. of violence and chases - 40% Planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 40% Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 10% How society works & physical descript. (people, objects, places) - 10%
Time/era of story:
- 1960's-1970's
Spying/Terrorism Thriller
Yes
Cloak & Dagger Plotlets:
- main char. spying/sabotage
Kid or adult book?
- Adult or Young Adult Book
Who's the terrorist enemy here?
- commies!
Main Character
Gender
- Male
Profession/status:
- spy
Age:
- 20's-30's
How much violence does he/she use?
- just the right amount
Ethnicity/Race
- British
How sensitive is this character?
- hard edged
Sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Very much smarter than other characters
Physique
- very athletic
Main Adversary
Identity:
- an organization
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- throughout most of the book.
The antagonists are:
- communists
Setting
Europe
Yes
Style
Person
- mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death?
- moderately detailed references to deaths
How many deaths?
- 8 or more
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