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erintammany's review against another edition
1.0
I began reading this because my book club selected it. I couldn't finish; it just didn't keep my attention. Very hard to get through.
janey's review against another edition
4.0
I've probably said this before, but Le Carre always manages to surprise me with the quality of his writing. His books aren't just spy novels or thrillers, but well constructed and intetesting.
surridgee's review against another edition
5.0
le Carré is the master of the spy thriller but in the post-Cold War world he rightfully cast his eye at the might of corporations and the plight of the needy. This is a work that captures late-2oth century zeitgeist.
danlyons76's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
3.5
randomname7's review against another edition
Le Carré's best novel by far, and different from his others... amazing read from beginning to end.
eclipse27's review against another edition
Le Carré's best novel by far, and different from his others... amazing read from beginning to end.
redheadd2's review against another edition
3.0
I don't know what it was about this story, but I simply could not visualize the correct time period for it! Perhaps I'm just not accustomed to the author's style of writing, but I kept picturing this set in the 1930's when it made obvious reference to current-day issues and amenities. Overall, it was a different read from my usual, so I appreciated that about it. I just could never get truly invested into the story or the characters. So few of them were likable, even the ones who were meant to be. I think I might have more luck with a different title from the same author, so we will see.
p_pritchard's review against another edition
2.0
Took me 7 months to finally finish.
It's a slog without any decent pay off.
It's a slog without any decent pay off.