How accurate do you think Flynn's description are of CIA operations?

Does Flynn's style of including background for almost all the characters take away from the story's tension?

Why do you think Peter Cameron is one of the few characters for whom Flynn does not provide a background story?

Do you think Flynn's representation of women is negative or positive?

How does Flynn's use of minute detail contribute to the story's meaning and characterization?

Do you think Flynn's choice of using an omniscient point of view works? Does the reader know too much about each character?

How does Flynn use setting to add depth to characters? Do some characters change depending on the setting?