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422 pages • first pub 1974 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781444728187
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Publication date: Not specified
Description
It's the oldest question of all, George. Who can spy on the spies? The man he knew as Control is dead, and the young Turks who forced him out now run the Circus. But George Smiley isn't quite ready for retirement- especially when a pretty, would-b...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,057 reviews
Moods
tense 64%
challenging 43%
dark 35%
adventurous 32%
reflective 21%
emotional 9%
sad 8%
informative 7%
funny 3%
Pace
medium 37%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 55% | Plot: 37% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
No: 44% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 41% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 79% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 49% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 23%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Xenophobia, Gun violenceModerate
Alcohol, Infidelity, DeathMinor
Colonisation, Torture, Antisemitism422 pages • first pub 1974 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781444728187
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Publication date: Not specified
Description
It's the oldest question of all, George. Who can spy on the spies? The man he knew as Control is dead, and the young Turks who forced him out now run the Circus. But George Smiley isn't quite ready for retirement- especially when a pretty, would-b...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,057 reviews
Moods
tense 64%
challenging 43%
dark 35%
adventurous 32%
reflective 21%
emotional 9%
sad 8%
informative 7%
funny 3%
Pace
medium 37%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 55% | Plot: 37% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
No: 44% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 41% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 79% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 49% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 23%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Xenophobia, Gun violenceModerate
Alcohol, Infidelity, DeathMinor
Colonisation, Torture, Antisemitism