The Fourth Protocol by Frederick Forsyth

Published 1996 · 130,000 words · about 9 hours at an average pace · spy thriller, political thriller, techno-thriller

How hard is The Fourth Protocol to read?

The Fourth Protocol scores 2.6 out of 10 for difficulty, making it relatively accessible.

  • Vocabulary complexity: 3.8 out of 10
  • Sentence structure: 3.0 out of 10
  • Abstract concepts: 2.2 out of 10
  • Information density: 4.2 out of 10

Literary standing

The Fourth Protocol holds a literary regard score of 3.2 out of 10 on ReadingRate, reflecting its canonical status, critical acclaim, and influence.

About the author

Frederick Forsyth