Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy by John le Carré

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy

George Smiley #5

John le Carré

400 pages • first pub 1974 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller challenging mysterious tense slow-paced
Powered by AI (Beta)

This book is ideal for readers who enjoy intricate, slow-burning espionage tales that delve into psychological complexity and Cold War intrigue, demanding patience and attention to unravel layered conspiracies.

Community Reviews

3.89
based on 7,568 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 84%

tense: 64%

challenging: 41%

dark: 36%

adventurous: 34%

reflective: 22%

sad: 10%

emotional: 9%

informative: 7%

funny: 2%

Pace

5% of readers chose fast
39% of readers chose medium
55% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

40% of readers chose Plot
52% of readers chose A mix
7% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

31% of readers chose Yes
26% of readers chose Complicated
40% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

20% of readers chose Yes
39% of readers chose Complicated
39% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

13% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
77% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

49% of readers chose Yes
24% of readers chose Complicated
24% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Content Warnings

Submitted by users as part of their reviews

Expand filter menu View summary

See all...
Accept and close

By using The StoryGraph, you agree to our use of cookies.
We use a small number of cookies to provide you with a great experience.

Find out more