The Ipcress File
About this book
Len Deighton's classic first novel, whoseprotagonist is a nameless spy – later christened Harry Palmer and made famous worldwide in the iconic 1960s film starring Michael Caine.The Ipcress File was not only Len Deighton's first novel, it was his first bestseller and the book that broke the mould of thriller writing.For the working class narrator, an apparently straightforward mission to find a missing biochemist becomes a journey to the heart of a dark and deadly conspiracy.The film of The Ipcress File gave Michael Caine one of his first and still most celebrated starring roles, while the novel itself has become a classic.
Reader Profile
3.9/5 · 18460 readers · 222 pages · ≈ 4 h 07 m · Moderate
How long does it take to read The Ipcress File?
About ≈ 4 h 07 m — 222 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The Ipcress File?
222 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The Ipcress File?
It sits on the Spy Fiction, Thriller, Fiction shelves.
Is The Ipcress File in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Where does The Ipcress File take place?
It is set in Berlin (Germany).
Who wrote The Ipcress File?
Len Deighton (1929–2026).