A review by swilliams9
Karla's Choice by Nick Harkaway

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

A welcome addition to the Smiley books, but clearly written by another hand. Harkaway has a much sunnier view of human nature, and his overall tone is lighter-hearted than le Carre’s often dour mien. A fun read, and a little more optimistic, perhaps because Harkaway writes from a time beyond when the conflict seemed eternal and apocalyptic.