Back Channel by Stephen L. Carter

Back Channel

Stephen L. Carter

464 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction historical mystery thriller mysterious reflective tense medium-paced
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October 1962. The Soviet Union has smuggled missiles into Cuba. Kennedy and Khrushchev are in the midst of a military face-off that could lead to nuclear conflagration. The only way for the two leaders to negotiate safely is to open a "back channe...

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Community Reviews Summary of 55 reviews

Moods

adventurous 75%
informative 75%
tense 75%
mysterious 50%
challenging 25%
dark 25%
emotional 25%

Pace

fast 50%
slow 25%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33%

Average rating

4.06

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