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: Joan argues that sharing atomic knowledge was the only way to avert another world war [16]. She believes that if both sides have the bomb, neither will use it—a concept known as mutually assured destruction [8].

"The characters are vividly realized, and their manipulation of the innocent Joan into traitorous actions is built up carefully and made very believable." [24] Red Joan

history.com/articles/soviet-spy-melita-norwood-red-joan">specific differences [28] between the real Melita Norwood and the fictional Joan Stanley? : Joan argues that sharing atomic knowledge was

Reviews of the film and book offer varied takes on how this complex historical story is handled. On the Film's Execution Reviews of the film and book offer varied

: Joan insists she is "not a spy" and "not a traitor," but rather a pacifist who loves her country and acted to save the world [1, 5]. Critical Perspectives