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542 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780330253567
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Pan Books
Publication date: 01 September 1977
Description
In the wake of a demoralizing infiltration by a Soviet double agent, Smiley has been made ringmaster of the Circus (aka the British Secret Service). Determined to restore the organization's health and reputation, and bent on revenge, Smiley thrust...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,081 reviews
Moods
tense 62%
adventurous 54%
dark 51%
challenging 37%
reflective 22%
sad 12%
emotional 8%
informative 4%
funny 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 62% | Plot: 27% | Character: 10%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 33% | Yes: 25%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 52% | No: 37% | Yes: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 52% | Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, TortureModerate
Misogyny
542 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780330253567
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Pan Books
Publication date: 01 September 1977
Description
In the wake of a demoralizing infiltration by a Soviet double agent, Smiley has been made ringmaster of the Circus (aka the British Secret Service). Determined to restore the organization's health and reputation, and bent on revenge, Smiley thrust...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,081 reviews
Moods
tense 62%
adventurous 54%
dark 51%
challenging 37%
reflective 22%
sad 12%
emotional 8%
informative 4%
funny 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 62% | Plot: 27% | Character: 10%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 33% | Yes: 25%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 52% | No: 37% | Yes: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 52% | Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, TortureModerate
Misogyny