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A review by amandatamsin
A Most Wanted Man by John le Carré
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Not quite my usual genre, but I found this novel in a book exchange and decided to give it a go and am glad I did. This is a really thought-provoking read. The characters are complex, and in some cases mysterious. Some of them really grew on me and I could empathise with them. I also love the subtle, 'show but not tell' writing style, leaving a lot to the reader's imagination and deduction.
The book seems very well researched on the themes covered, and I feel better educated as a result of reading it. Overall, it is quite a dark read (though there are some light moments and aspects), so I think you have to be in the right state of mind for it, but I found it to be worth it even when it challenged me emotionally. I will be reading more by this author.
The book seems very well researched on the themes covered, and I feel better educated as a result of reading it. Overall, it is quite a dark read (though there are some light moments and aspects), so I think you have to be in the right state of mind for it, but I found it to be worth it even when it challenged me emotionally. I will be reading more by this author.