drysers 's review for:

A Perfect Spy by John le Carré
4.0
challenging dark mysterious reflective tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Easy to understand why this is widely regarded as one his best. Also feels largely autobiographical, which gives it a weighty, confessional feel amongst the usual intrigue and attention to tradecraft.