The Greatest Books of All Time on Defection
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This list represents a comprehensive and trusted collection of the greatest books. Developed through a specialized algorithm, it brings together 759 'best of' book lists to form a definitive guide to the world's most acclaimed books. For those interested in how these books are chosen, additional details can be found on the rankings page.
| Rank | Book | Authors | Year | Country | Language | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1048 | The Hunt for Red October | Tom Clancy | 1984 | American | English | |
| 3521 | Nothing to Envy | Barbara Demick | 2009 | American | English | |
| 7018 | Charm School | Nelson DeMille | 1988 | American | English | |
| 11088 | Mao's Last Dancer | Li Cunxin | 2003 | Australian | English | |
| 14176 | The Spy And The Traitor | Ben Macintyre | 2018 | British | English | |
| 17120 | A Season In The West | Piers Paul Read | 1988 | British | English |