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A review by samchase112
The Spy Who Came In from the Cold by John le Carré
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.25
This elaborate and tense spy novel was certainly very interesting, but honestly I was just not into the story. I didn’t care about any of the characters or their situation at all, so it was hard to root for a certain outcome. The first half I spent being very confused, but I was able to understand better what was happening once Leamus got picked up in London. The aura of mystery and fear was well-written here, I just was not the right reader.
Graphic: Death and Violence
Moderate: Torture, Gun violence, and Alcoholism