Satori - Brossura

Winslow, Don

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0307398722 ISBN 13: 9780307398727

Casa editrice: Vintage Canada, 2011

Riassunto

Trevanian's Shibumi was a landmark bestseller, one of the classic international bestselling thrillers of the twentieth century. Now, chosen by Trevanian's heirs, the hugely admired writer Don Winslow returns with an irresistible "prequel": Satori.

It is the fall of 1951 and the Korean War is raging. Twenty-six-year-old Nicholai Hel has spent the last three years in solitary confinement at the hands of the Americans. Hel is a master of hodo korosu or "naked kill," and fluent in over six languages. Genius and mystic, he has honed extraordinary "proximity sense" — an extra-awareness of the presence of danger — and has the skills to be the world's most formidable assassin. The Americans need him. They offer Hel freedom in exchange for one small service: go to Beijing and kill the Soviet Union's Commissioner to China. It's almost certainly a suicide mission, but Hel accepts. Now he must survive violence, suspicion and betrayal while trying to achieve the ultimate goal of satori — the possibility of true understanding and harmony with the world.
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Recensione:

"Compelling... Winslow renders breathless suspense and a cast of dark, devious characters from all corners of the globe. Recommend this one to fans of Baldacci and le Carré, as well as, of course, Trevanian."
—Booklist (starred review)

"Winslow imbues the James Bond-esque superspy atmosphere with a deep knowledge of Eastern cultures, including the ancient Japanese game of Go. There is plenty of fun to be had for readers."
—Kirkus Reviews

"A grand, sprawling, magnificent entertainment. My immediate question upon turning the last page was 'When is the next one coming out?' I cannot wait!"
—Christopher Reich, New York Times bestselling author of Rules of Betrayal

"Trevanian's Shibumi was one of the all-time great thrillers. Don Winslow is one of the best thriller writers we have. Put the two together and the result, no surprise, is sleek, smart, and deadly. Satori is a must-read."
—Joseph Finder, New York Times bestselling author of Paranoia and Vanished

"First-rate spy fiction, full of explosive action, exotic locales, and surprising romance, and Nicholai Hel is an assassin you'll cheer for: intent on vengeance for a terrible injustice, as comfortable with philosophy as he is familiar with the mechanics of stopping a man's heart, beset by enemies in a game whose true nature he can only divine by playing through to the end."
—Barry Eisler, New York Times bestselling author of Inside Out

"An intricately plotted, fast-paced thrill ride... Don Winslow skillfully brings the character of master assassin Nicholai Hel to life, creating a story so engrossing you won't be able to put it down."
—Nelson DeMille, New York Times bestselling author of The Lion
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L'autore:

DON WINSLOW was born in New York City but raised in South Kingstown, Rhode Island. His books include The Power of the Dog and The Life and Death of Bobby Z. Winslow has also been an actor, director, movie theater manager, safari guide and private investigator. He lives in the San Diego area with his family.

TREVANIAN wrote several classic international bestsellers, including Shibumi, The Eiger Sanction and The Summer of Katya. He lived in the French Basque mountains.
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• Editore: Vintage Canada
• Data di pubblicazione: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0307398722
• ISBN 13: 9780307398727
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 512