Top Gun: The Novel

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:novel
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Top_Gun
gptkbp:adaptation gptkb:Top_Gun_(film)
gptkb:1986
gptkb:film
gptkbp:author gptkb:Ehud_Yonay
gptkbp:based_on gptkb:Top_Gun_(film)
gptkbp:character gptkb:town
gptkb:Rick_'_Hollywood'_Neven
gptkb:Slider
gptkb:Merlin
gptkb:Wolfman
gptkb:Charlie_Blackwood
gptkb:Mike_'_Viper'_Metcalf
gptkb:Tom_'_Iceman'_Kazansky
Sundown
Chipper
Goose's wife
Maverick's co-pilot
Maverick's father
Maverick's friend
Maverick's love interest
Maverick's mentor
Maverick's mother
Maverick's rival
gptkbp:character_development Goose's relationship with Maverick
Maverick's growth as a pilot
gptkbp:conflict personal vs. professional life
Maverick vs. Iceman
gptkbp:cultural_impact popularized naval aviation
gptkbp:genre gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:military_unit
pop culture references
aviation-themed media
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:U._S._Navy_Fighter_Weapons_School
Cold War context
gptkbp:inspired_by real-life naval aviators
gptkbp:isbn 978-0151552003
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:main_character gptkb:Pete_'_Maverick'_Mitchell
gptkb:Nick_'_Goose'_Bradshaw
gptkbp:narrative_style third-person
gptkbp:notable_quote I feel the need—the need for speed.
gptkbp:page_count 192
gptkbp:published_year gptkb:1983
gptkbp:publisher gptkb:Harcourt_Brace_Jovanovich
gptkbp:sequel Top Gun: Maverick (film)
gptkbp:setting gptkb:battle
gptkbp:themes gptkb:heroism
gptkb:loss
gptkb:Community_Center
gptkb:sports_event