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3.86 AVERAGE
3.86 AVERAGE
A Perfect Spy by John Le Carré and narrated by Shaun Evans is simply outstanding.
Spy novels are not usually my jam, not to say they are not action packed and well written etc, just a bit implausible (ie 007) However, to see the true grit, intrigue and ramifications of espionage on the family and the state in two timelines is enthralling
Shaun Evans is the perfect narrator for this audiobook. Dynamic yet with subtle nuances that enhance an already strong narrative, a real joy to listen to
Magnus Pym has disappeared and his story, the truth, emerges throughout the narrative, in relation to his family, those who knew him and the risk to the state. A captivating tale that had me hooked from the first chapter due to Le Carre's skilled storytelling
Brilliant
Thank you to Netgalley, Dreamscape Media, John Le Carre and the narrator Shaun Evans for this awesome ALC. My review is left vountarily and all opinions are my own
Spy novels are not usually my jam, not to say they are not action packed and well written etc, just a bit implausible (ie 007) However, to see the true grit, intrigue and ramifications of espionage on the family and the state in two timelines is enthralling
Shaun Evans is the perfect narrator for this audiobook. Dynamic yet with subtle nuances that enhance an already strong narrative, a real joy to listen to
Magnus Pym has disappeared and his story, the truth, emerges throughout the narrative, in relation to his family, those who knew him and the risk to the state. A captivating tale that had me hooked from the first chapter due to Le Carre's skilled storytelling
Brilliant
Thank you to Netgalley, Dreamscape Media, John Le Carre and the narrator Shaun Evans for this awesome ALC. My review is left vountarily and all opinions are my own
Le Carre’s Dickens novel. Dense and slow and pretty great.
Very clever. Very long. A little too long I think for how entertaining it was, but it was certainly good. Very strong ending. 3 stars.
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Le Carré right at the top of his game. If it’s not his best spy novel, it’s his best literary novel. With skill and panache, he flips backwards and forwards in time, jumps between first and third person for the protagonist, slowly revealing the layers of the onion of Pym’s character and his past. It’s also a brave portrayal of the relationship between Pym and his father, which runs as an uncomfortable seam through the book. Wonderful stuff.
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Read, and read, and read, and read. And still didn't really care. I'll just tell you--major spoiler alert-- He kills himself.