The Hunt for Red October by Tom Clancy
The Soviet Union's most advanced nuclear submarine captain attempts to defect to the U.S.
Summary
The Hunt for Red October is a 1984 novel by Tom Clancy about the Soviet Union's most advanced nuclear submarine captain, Marko Ramius, who attempts to defect to the United States with his officers and the revolutionary new Soviet nuclear missile submarine Red October. The novel was originally published by the U.S. Naval Institute Press.
Interpretation
The Hunt for Red October is a thrilling story of espionage and international intrigue. It is a story of loyalty and betrayal, of courage and cowardice, and of the struggle between the forces of freedom and tyranny. It is a story of the Cold War, and of the courage of those who risked their lives to stand up for what they believed in.
Who is this book for?
The Hunt for Red October is a novel for readers of all ages who enjoy suspenseful stories of espionage and international intrigue.
Keywords
Cold War, Espionage, International, Intrigue, Suspense