The Spy Who Came in from the Cold by John le Carré

The Spy Who Came in from the Cold

George Smiley #3

John le Carré

222 pages • first pub 1963 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller dark mysterious tense medium-paced
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Description

A veteran spy wants to "come in from the cold" to retirement. He undertakes one last assignment in which he pretends defection and provides the enemy with sufficient evidence to label their leader a double agent.

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Moods

mysterious 75%
tense 75%
dark 66%
adventurous 54%
challenging 22%
sad 19%
reflective 13%
emotional 11%
informative 6%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 37%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 46% | A mix: 44% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 39% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 28%

Loveable characters?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 18%

Average rating

3.98

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