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In this novel, the author showcases his expertise in both the political arena and the ocean, crafting a hilariously suspenseful tale. Timothy Burnham, a speechwriter for the President, is content to remain in the background, lacking any desire for power—a rarity in Washington. By a twist of fate, he receives Q Clearance, granting him access to top-secret atomic documents he barely understands and must shred nightly. Initially amused by his situation, Burnham's life takes a turn when he unexpectedly becomes favored by the President. This relationship reveals hidden depths in Burnham, challenging him in ways he never anticipated. Amidst this turmoil, he encounters a charming blonde, oblivious to the fact that her interest in him may be linked to his newfound status and clearance. The narrative also introduces a determined White House cleaning lady from Bermuda, seeking a high school graduation certificate for her son, and an enigmatic caterer with a mysterious past. Alongside various members of the President's Cabinet, whose exaggerated personas reflect a striking reality, the story unfolds as a delightful spy novel. It masterfully balances the absurdities of political life with an engaging narrative that entertains while remaining grounded in truth.
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Classificazione 'Q', Peter Benchley
- Sprache
- Erscheinungsdatum
- 1988
- Einband
- (Hardcover),
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- Titel
- Classificazione 'Q'
- Sprache
- Italienisch
- Autor*innen
- Peter Benchley
- Verlag
- Garzanti
- Erscheinungsdatum
- 1988
- Einband
- Hardcover
- Seitenzahl
- 448
- ISBN10
- 8811932254
- ISBN13
- 9788811932253
- Reihe
- Schlagwörter
- Belletristik, Krimi & Thriller, Abenteuer, Humor, Thriller, Politik, Komödien
- Bewertung
- 4 von 5 Sternen
- Beschreibung
- In this novel, the author showcases his expertise in both the political arena and the ocean, crafting a hilariously suspenseful tale. Timothy Burnham, a speechwriter for the President, is content to remain in the background, lacking any desire for power—a rarity in Washington. By a twist of fate, he receives Q Clearance, granting him access to top-secret atomic documents he barely understands and must shred nightly. Initially amused by his situation, Burnham's life takes a turn when he unexpectedly becomes favored by the President. This relationship reveals hidden depths in Burnham, challenging him in ways he never anticipated. Amidst this turmoil, he encounters a charming blonde, oblivious to the fact that her interest in him may be linked to his newfound status and clearance. The narrative also introduces a determined White House cleaning lady from Bermuda, seeking a high school graduation certificate for her son, and an enigmatic caterer with a mysterious past. Alongside various members of the President's Cabinet, whose exaggerated personas reflect a striking reality, the story unfolds as a delightful spy novel. It masterfully balances the absurdities of political life with an engaging narrative that entertains while remaining grounded in truth.