The Man From U.N.C.L.E by Michael Avallone is pure 1960s corn.
High Point: The plot of this spy thriller is imaginative and fun.
Low Point: Some of the comments come straight from the 1960s culture, and will make you cringe.
Author: Michael Avallone
Publication Date: 1965
Genre: Fiction
The Man From U.N.C.L.E by Michael Avallone is pure 1960s corn.
The book is based on the hit television series of the same name. Although an original story, the novel reads like one of the weekly episodes. The Sixties culture oozes from its pages.
For example, the narrative describes the hero’s assessment of his female colleague in this way: “He had gauged her mind and her courage well. She wasn’t an Army Intelligence officer because she had nice coppery hair or good legs.”
In a strange sort of way, though, the book is a rather fun read. It’s quick and easy with a good plot—just like spending an hour on some primetime TV show. And it’s okay to shake your head and laugh a little—just like those folks 60 years from now will do with our television fare today.
Movie/TV Adaptation
The novel is based on the TV series The Man From U.N.C.L.E (1964-68)
Sources For This Book
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