Argo: How the CIA & Hollywood Pulled Off the Most Audacious Rescue in History by Antonio J. Méndez

Argo: How the CIA & Hollywood Pulled Off the Most Audacious Rescue in History

Antonio J. Méndez with Matt Baglio

310 pages first pub 2012 (view editions)

nonfiction history politics informative mysterious tense fast-paced
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Argo is ideal for readers who enjoy fast-paced, true-life adventures that blend historical intrigue with cinematic flair.

Step-by-Step Explanation:
1. Fast-paced: The book is described as "fast-paced," which fits readers seeking a thrilling read.
2. True-life adventures: The genre ("History") and themes ("True story") suggest real-life drama.
3. Historical intrigue: The genre ("History, Politics") and themes ("government, CIA") imply a focus on real-world secrets.
4. Cinematic flair: The theme ("Hollywood") and mood ("tense, mysterious") evoke movie-like tension.

Description

The true account of the 1979 rescue of six American hostages from IranOn November 4, 1979, Iranian militants stormed the American embassy in Tehran and held dozens of Americans hostage, sparking a 444-day ordeal and a quake in global politics that...

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3.71
based on 1,299 reviews

Moods

informative: 81%

adventurous: 65%

tense: 54%

inspiring: 20%

challenging: 18%

reflective: 18%

funny: 13%

mysterious: 13%

dark: 9%

emotional: 4%

hopeful: 4%

lighthearted: 4%


Pace

26% of readers chose fast
60% of readers chose medium
12% of readers chose slow
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