The Looking Glass War by John le Carré

The Looking Glass War

George Smiley #4

John le Carré

286 pages first pub 1965 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller informative mysterious slow-paced
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John le Carré's classic novels deftly navigate readers through the intricate shadow worlds of international espionage with unsurpassed skill and knowledge, and have earned him unprecedented worldwide acclaim. THE LOOKING GLASS WAR Once upon a time...

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Community Reviews Summary of 857 reviews

Moods

dark 60%
tense 57%
mysterious 50%
adventurous 38%
sad 38%
challenging 22%
reflective 9%
emotional 7%
funny 6%
informative 3%

Pace

slow 55%
medium 29%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 39% | Plot: 39% | Character: 21%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 18%

Loveable characters?

No: 68% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 88% | It's complicated: 6% | Yes: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.56

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