The Tourist
The Tourist
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Various Locations • 2000s
2009
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Tourist by Olen Steinhauer follows Milo Weaver, a former CIA operative known as a "tourist." Weaver is pulled back into his past life for a mission involving espionage and deceit. Facing personal and professional dilemmas, he must navigate complex global espionage to uncover the truth while dealing with the ethical implications of his actions.
Suspenseful
Mysterious
Dark
Gritty
Challenging
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Olen Steinhauer's The Tourist offers a gripping spy narrative with intricate plotting and well-drawn characters. Positively, readers have praised its fast pace and clever twists, showcasing Steinhauer's skill in espionage fiction. However, some find the dense plot occasionally overwhelming. Overall, it's a compelling read for fans of the genre seeking suspense and intrigue.
Who Should Read The Tourist?
Readers who enjoy espionage thrillers like John le Carré’s The Spy Who Came in from the Cold will appreciate Olen Steinhauer’s The Tourist. Fans of intricate plots, moral ambiguity, and complex characters, akin to those in Robert Ludlum’s The Bourne Identity, will find this novel engaging.
16,361 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Novel • Fiction
Various Locations • 2000s
2009
Adult
18+ years
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