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srm's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
The first George Smiley book, this was a delightful introduction to the world of the books. Simon Vance's reading is wonderful. Also, there are some surprisingly funny lines. Very much enjoyed this and will likely listen to more.
Content Warnings
Minor: Murder, Antisemitism, Blood, Death, and Injury/Injury detail
sophiepooper's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Antisemitism
jakobvongunten's review against another edition
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Antisemitism
Minor: Racism
sarahfa's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
This book had a perspective I had not been exposed to before: an English intelligence officer who recruited German people to be spies for the UK during WWII and post-war time. It was really interesting to read about how Jews in England viewed the split of Germany. Despite the Holocaust recently occurring, anti-semitism seemed like it was still common. No one actually says the word Holocaust and they talk very indirectly about it. In the book, some Jews saw East Germany and the Soviet Union (who helped defeat the Nazis), and thus communism, as less anti-Semitic than the West. I liked the writing style. Elsa Fennan was a great character.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Antisemitism
ilovelucy's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This is the third book by Le Carré that I have read (and the third smiley book). This reads more like a detective story than his other books I’ve read, but I enjoyed it all the same. It kept my interest very well and I enjoyed reading the introduction to George smiley as well as some of his backstory.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide and Violence
Moderate: Antisemitism
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