Includes identificaton criteria and points of issue to help collectors. Highly recommended as one of the best political thrillers of the past 60 years. Pictures of the true first edition of The Manchurian Candidate by Richard Condon. The narration is strong and keeps your interest throughout. Like “1984” before it, “The Manchurian Candidate” will always serve as a warning about the trust we put in our elected officials and to whom their true motivation lies. Condon also does something very smart and mentions no political affiliation of any character (although it is somewhat alluded to) and although his allusion to McCarthyism was a main focal point and quite apparent, it still has scary similarities to today’s world of talking heads in the media and political world. You also get the sense of Greek tragedy and a psychological study through Raymond’s 9 year ordeal during the political rise of his family. The characters are developed in three dimensions, even Raymond’s mother, who is in competition as the worst mother of all time, has sympathetic moments. The Manchurian candidate by Richard Condon 0 Ratings 38 Want to read 1 Currently reading 1 Have read Overview View 27 Editions Details Reviews Lists Related Books Publish Date 1993 Publisher No Exit Press Language English Pages 320 Previews available in: English Sgt Raymond Shaw is a hero of the first order. Dealing with political manipulation and spy thriller, Richard Condon weaves a tight human drama against the backdrop of political espionage and intrigue. The Manchurian Candidate, published in 1959 is as relevant as it was than as it is now.
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