The Adventurers
by Harold Robbinsliterary work· published 1966
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Tom Currier (Feb 26, 2013 - 5 of 5 Stars) it was amazing: I don't often re-read books, but this is one I felt compelled to after finding it as an ebook for about $2. I loved this book, as well as most of Robbin's books; I've read most all of them probably beginning when each one came out. Many reviewers mentioned sex which I generally found a bit unrealistic... but then again. This is a terrific story, which was always Harold's real strength. Sometimes predictable, but often not. Much edge of seat drama, Very difficult to put down, even reading again after 20 or so years. Almost no boring parts (that I usually can't wait to get through) that I find in many other novels. Relating novels to real characters and events is also a very strong point.
Adaptations (1)
The Adventurers was adapted into a 1970 film.
The Adventurers1970 · film · 171 min · dir. Lewis Gilbert · IMDb ↗IMDb5.2The wealthy playboy son of an assassinated South American diplomat discovers that his father was murdered on orders of the corrupt president of the country- a man who was his father's friend and who, in fact, his father had helped put into power. He returns from living a jet-set life in Europe to lead a revolution against the government, only to find out that things aren't quite as black and white as he'd assumed.
