The Aquitaine ProgressionThe Aquitaine Progression
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What it's about
Joel Converse, an American lawyer in Geneva, learns from a dying man of a secret conspiracy called Aquitaine: a group of generals from several countries, led by a ruthless American general, plans to stage coordinated uprisings and take over the Western world. When Converse tries to stop them, he's framed for murder and becomes the most wanted man in Europe.
Why it's worth reading
It spent 13 weeks at #1 on the New York Times list. It's one of Ludlum's biggest, most paranoid conspiracy thrillers.
You'll love it if you liked
The Matarese Circle
The Icarus Agenda
The Bourne IdentityGood to know
It's long, with many twists and a lot of violence.
By the numbers
- Readers40 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller49 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #317 of the 555 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #539 of the 762 classics we rank
- #1883 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Gripping, Adventurous
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Quick answers
Is The Aquitaine Progression worth reading?
Yes. It spent 13 weeks at #1 on the New York Times list. It ranks #1,883 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 64.9 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is The Aquitaine Progression about?
Joel Converse, an American lawyer in Geneva, learns from a dying man of a secret conspiracy called Aquitaine: a group of generals from several countries, led by a ruthless American general, plans to stage coordinated uprisings and take over the Western world. When Converse tries to stop them, he's framed for murder and becomes the most wanted man in Europe.
How long does it take to read The Aquitaine Progression?
About 20 hours (800 pages), or about 6 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after The Aquitaine Progression?
If you liked it, try The Matarese Circle by Robert Ludlum, The Icarus Agenda by Robert Ludlum or The Bourne Identity by Robert Ludlum.