The defection of aj lewinter

We never really find out from him why he defected, but only get speculation from the spooks on both sides as to why lewinter traded sides. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Robert littell born january 8, 1935 is an american novelist and former journalist who resides in france.

Littell, a former newsweek reporter now resident in france, began his career as a fictional spymaster with the defection of a. The defection of aj lewinter by robert littell cold war espionage novels make for a crowded field and one in which the elegant conversations. Lewinter robert littell an american ceramics engineer defects to the soviet union only to find his loyalty to. While attending an academic conference in tokyo, american ceramic engineer lewinter approaches the. While at an academic conference in tokyo, lewinter contacts the kgb.

Lewinter by littell, robert, 1935publication date 1973 topics americans, espionage, soviet, scientists, defectors. Such a highlevel defection is unprecedented, and each side suspects the other of something fishy. Lewinter by robert littell and publisher the overlook press. Lewinter is an american scientist, for years an insignificant cog in americas complex defense. He specializes in spy novels that often concern the cia and the soviet union littell was born in brooklyn, new york, to a jewish family, of russian jewish origin. Thats the question that both american and russian intelligence agencies ask themselves in this cold war thriller. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the defection of a. Before there was the company, robert littell made a name for himself with the defection of a. The defection of a j lewinter by robert littell abebooks. Lewinter, the mass market paperback december 1, 1985 by robert littell author. Lewinter is the novel that established robert littell as a master of the cold. Lewinter is the novel that established robert littell as a master of the cold war thriller and immediately elevated him to the ranks of john le carre, len deighton, and graham greene. Lewinter from the worlds largest community of readers.

Lewinter combines that rare package this side of grahame greene of being both fun to read and enlightening. Lewinter, turns out to be a bit player in this imitation melodrama. Lewinter, an eccentric american engineer specializing in nose cones for ballistic missiles, decides to defect to the. This is the perfect appetizer to choose before diving into littells longer, darker works.

Lewinter, an eccentric american engineer specializing in nose cones for ballistic missiles, decides to defect to the soviet union. A brillant farce on one level, a superb commentary on the ascent of absurdity in the intelligence community of the 1960s on another level, littells the defection of a. Set in the early 1970s, the spy thrillercumblack comedy begins when a. Lewinter is an american scientist, for years an insignificant cog in americas complex defense machinery. Go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store. Lewinter by robert littell 1985, paperback at the best online prices. Robert littells novels include the new york times bestseller the company, the october circle, mother russia, the amateur, the once and future spy, an agent in place, the visiting professor, and walking back the cat. Nor does his explanation, fear or a preemptive nuclear war on the part of the u. Books go search best sellers gift ideas new releases. Lewinter triggers a series of highstakes events when, during an academic conference in tokyo, he contacts the. A novel of duplicity unabridged audiobook, by robert littell. He is a 1956 graduate of alfred university in western new york.

When the american intelligence agencies learn of his defection, the game begins. Lewinter may be a simpleton who may or may not have anything of value to share with the russians. Lewinter is a american scientist, for years an insignificant cog in americas complex defense machinery. But, careers are on the line more so than the truth and the working assumption is always to assume the worst. Lewinter is a clever bit of work that never strains its convolutions or jumps the tracks. A novel of duplicity 1973, a deft and lighthearted performance on the edge of.

Pdf defection of a j lewinter download ebook for free. While at an academic conference in tokyo, lewinter. Lewinter i found this book to be very slow moving and unsatisfying. Defection of a j lewinter by littel and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Convincing the ambassador that he has access to important american intelligence information about ballistic missiles that he wants to share with the russian government, lewinter is whisked away by the russians. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Lewinter by robert littell and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Lewinter, an eccentric american engineer specializing in nose cones for ballistic. A quick, thrilling read, defection offers a delightful daytrip into the back rooms of the cold war, and its wellworth the trip. While at an academic conference in tokyo, lewinter contacts the kgb station chief and says he wants to defect. Save up to 80% by choosing the etextbook option for isbn. Jacobs shows how the coffee cup lid was perfectly designed to give you a full sensory experience while drinking.