Call for the Dead by John le Carré

Call for the Dead

George Smiley #1

John le Carré

160 pages • first pub 1961 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller informative medium-paced
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John le Carré classic novels deftly navigate readers through the intricate shadow worlds of international espionage with unsurpassed skill and knowledge, and have earned him -- and his hero, British Secret Service Agent George Smiley, who is intro...

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Moods

mysterious 90%
tense 52%
adventurous 48%
dark 38%
reflective 13%
challenging 10%
emotional 5%
sad 5%
informative 4%
funny 3%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 42%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | A mix: 33% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 57% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 29% | No: 22% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 15%

Average rating

3.66

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