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The Bourne Identity

Book • 1980
The Bourne Identity follows Jason Bourne, a man with no memory who is found with bullet wounds and a microfilm frame implanted under his skin.

He discovers a Swiss bank account in his name and embarks on a journey to uncover his past.

Along the way, he encounters a Canadian economist, Marie St. Jacques, and must evade numerous assassins and conspirators.

The novel delves into a complex web of espionage, double identities, and a cat-and-mouse game with the infamous Carlos the Jackal.

Unlike the film adaptations, the book explores deeper moral complexities and a more intricate plot.

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Mentioned in 3 episodes

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Tim Harford
as an example of a well-loved spy story.
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Chris Ryan
when discussing NBC Universal re-securing the rights to the Jason Bourne fictional universe from the Ludlam estate.
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Matt Damon
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Mentioned as a novel about a spy with amnesia.
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as a film Clive Owen potentially could have starred in.
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K.M. Weiland
as an example of a dichotomous character in literature.
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, referencing a quote from “Aloha Briggs”.
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Tansy Gardam
as the book adapted into a film starring Matt Damon.
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Mentioned by Andy as the author of the books that inspired the movie.
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