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robertjackson's review
3.0
Slightly disappointed. The book was a little like John le Carre meets Agatha Christie. Clever plot - building suspense very well. George Smiley too! I did like the book, honestly!
itsfreelancer's review
4.0
Note to self: Don't assume you've unravelled the plot even if the author wants you to think you did it. Especially when there are 10 more pages left.
cymru1973's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
theseventhl's review against another edition
4.0
A 3.5 rounded up to a 4. Another solid George Smiley novel by le Carre, albeit without his usual Circus compatriots (or as usual as it would be for someone used to Karla!verse Smiley, who usually had Peter Guillam to partner up with). A good murder mystery / thriller story that was also an amazingly quick read. I happily own the Smiley book which follows this one - I'm sure I'll be reading it before too long.
disheveled_pumpkin's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
tyelperinquar's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
litanyagainst's review
informative
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
oriolbt's review
3.5
Neither the highs of his greatest work nor the foundational origins of Call for the Dead but some nice deductions for sure. Le Carre is enjoyable even when he does Smiley as Poirot
elena171's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75