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229 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780224027830
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Jonathan Cape
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Psychological thriller set in Berlin during the Cold War, based on an actual (but little known) incident which tells of the secret tunnel under the Soviet sector which the British and Americans built in 1954 to gain access to the Russians' communi...
Community Reviews Summary of 649 reviews
Moods
tense 64%
reflective 45%
mysterious 32%
sad 25%
challenging 19%
adventurous 16%
emotional 16%
funny 6%
informative 6%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
slow 37%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 54% | Character: 31% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 59% | Yes: 31% | No: 4% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 85% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Blood, Gore, Sexual violenceModerate
Rape, Physical abuse, MurderMinor
Domestic abuse, Death229 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780224027830
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Jonathan Cape
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Psychological thriller set in Berlin during the Cold War, based on an actual (but little known) incident which tells of the secret tunnel under the Soviet sector which the British and Americans built in 1954 to gain access to the Russians' communi...
Community Reviews Summary of 649 reviews
Moods
tense 64%
reflective 45%
mysterious 32%
sad 25%
challenging 19%
adventurous 16%
emotional 16%
funny 6%
informative 6%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
slow 37%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 54% | Character: 31% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 59% | Yes: 31% | No: 4% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 85% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Blood, Gore, Sexual violenceModerate
Rape, Physical abuse, MurderMinor
Domestic abuse, Death