The Old Man is a stand-alone thriller novel by Thomas Perry, published by the Mysterious Press imprint of Grove Atlantic in January 2017. A television adaptation of the same name starring Jeff Bridges aired on FX beginning June 2022.
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| Author | Thomas Perry |
|---|---|
| Audio read by | Peter Berkrot |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Thriller |
| Publisher | Mysterious Press |
Publication date | January 3, 2017 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (hardcover and paperback), e-book, audiobook |
| Pages | 352 |
| ISBN | 978-0-8021-2586-6 (First edition hardcover) |
| OCLC | 951453058 |
| 813/.6 | |
| LC Class | PS3566.E718 O43 2017b |
Synopsis
editFormer army intelligence officer Michael Kohler, who now goes by the name Dan Chase, lives in Norwich, Vermont with his two dogs. However, he has been in hiding for most of his adult life after absconding with $20 million during a mission in Libya.
Reception
editPublishers Weekly called it an "engrossing if not flawless thriller." They also praised the "refreshing" unconventionality of an older action protagonist and the novel's "palpable" tension. However, they criticized the "contrived and unnecessary" backstory of a secondary character.[1]
Kirkus Reviews called it "Swift, unsentimental, and deeply satisfying."[2]
The novel was nominated for the 2018 Barry Award for Best Thriller.[3]
Television adaptation
editThe novel was developed into a television series of the same name by Jonathan E. Steinberg and Robert Levine, with Jeff Bridges starring as the lead. The series premiered in the U.S. on FX on Hulu on June 16, 2022.[4][5]
References
edit- ^ "Fiction Book Review: The Old Man by Thomas Perry". Publishers Weekly. January 1, 2017. Retrieved April 9, 2021.
- ^ "The Old Man by Thomas Perry". Kirkus Reviews. September 27, 2016. Retrieved April 9, 2021.
- ^ "Announcing 2018's Barry Award Nominees". CriminalElement.com. January 23, 2018. Retrieved April 9, 2021.
- ^ White, Peter (July 25, 2019). "Jeff Bridges To Star As Retired CIA Officer In FX Drama 'The Old Man' From 'Black Sails' Co-Creators Jon Steinberg & Robert Levine". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 29, 2020.
- ^ Patten, Dominic (November 7, 2019). "Hulu To Be Official FX Streaming Home Next Year, Bob Iger Says; Cate Blanchett's 'Mrs. America' & 3 Other Series Move Online". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 29, 2020.
Further reading
edit- Ott, Bill. 2017, "The Old Man", The Booklist, vol. 113, no. 9, pp. 46.
- Stasio, Marilyn (January 6, 2017). "The Best and Latest in Crime Fiction". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved April 9, 2021.
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