The Mission Song by John le Carré

The Mission Song

John le Carré

337 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction thriller mysterious slow-paced
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Full of politics, heart, and the sort of suspense that nobody in the world does better, The Mission Song turns John Le Carre's laser eye for the complexity of the modern world on turmoil and conspiracy in Africa. Abandoned by both his Irish father...

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Community Reviews Summary of 266 reviews

Moods

adventurous 71%
dark 71%
mysterious 57%
tense 57%
challenging 42%
informative 28%
emotional 14%
funny 14%
reflective 14%
sad 14%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 80% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.27

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