
The Bourne ultimatum
Robert Ludlum's The Bourne ultimatum (1990) is an adventure fiction novel. It features Carlos the Jackal. Readers will find themes of Jason Bourne, terrorists, united States and secret societies.
Open Library readers give it an average of 3.8 out of 5 from 20 ratings, and 22 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 11 editions across 3 languages.
It runs to roughly 720 pages — 13–14 hours of reading at an average pace.
About The Bourne ultimatum
David Webb must once again assume the identity of assassin Jason Bourne as he matches wits with his mortal enemy, Carlos, a deadly and elusive terrorist known as "the Jackal," in a final confrontation.
Quick answers
Who wrote The Bourne ultimatum?
The Bourne ultimatum was written by Robert Ludlum and first published in 1990.
What genre is The Bourne ultimatum?
It is usually shelved as Adventure.
How long is The Bourne ultimatum?
The median edition has 720 pages, about 13–14 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The Bourne ultimatum?
Readers who like it often enjoy The Thirty-Nine Steps, The Free Fishers and The Invisible Library.
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