Body of Lies (novel)
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| Body of Lies | |
| Author | David Ignatius |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre(s) | Spy Thriller novel |
| Publisher | W. W. Norton & Company |
| Publication date | April 16, 2007 |
| Media type | Print (Hardback) |
| Pages | 320 pp |
| ISBN | ISBN 0393065030 |
Body of Lies is a 2007 American spy thriller novel by David Ignatius, a columnist for The Washington Post.
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[edit] Premise
Roger Ferris is a CIA agent who sets a trap for a terrorist responsible for car bombings throughout Europe.[1]
[edit] Reception
The Christian Science Monitor described the novel as "happily original" for its genre, applauding the espionage detail of America's intelligence missions. The newspaper however criticized the underdevelopment of female characters in the novel and the "painful" romantic scenes.[2] Adrian McKinty of The Washington Post described the character of Roger Ferris as "idealistic, passionate, wholly believable [and that] his adventures make for a story that is fast-paced and psychologically deep." McKinty criticized Ignatius's sensitive treatment of the Arabian world.[3]
[edit] Film adaptation
Body of Lies is being adapted into a film directed by Ridley Scott and starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Russell Crowe. The film began production in September 2007, and it will be released on October 10, 2008.
[edit] Footnotes
- ^ "Anticipation", The Washington Post, 2007-04-01.
- ^ "Book roundup", The Christian Science Monitor, 2007-04-06.
- ^ Adrian McKinty. "Roger Ferris, International Man of Mystery", The Washington Post, 2007-04-19. Retrieved on 2007-11-30.
