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etoiline 's review for:
The Night Manager
by John le Carré
Yes, I read this because of the TV show with Tom Hiddleston. I have to say, I feel like the show flows better than the novel, but both are tight, gripping narratives. The show isn't over yet in the US, so I'm curious how they will wrap it up--I feel like the ending to the novel was a little rushed, and what actually happens to Jonathan? Shouldn't there be more to his story? Does he get his life back?
I don't read a lot of thrillers (unless they're fantasy first) so perhaps I get a little lost in the story. I feel like some of the character motivations weren't there, but the action and tension stay high throughout the whole story, so it kept my interest. Also, it was nice to picture Tom as Jonathan while I read. I loved how Jonathan inhabited his role, and I dreaded the moment when he was discovered.
I can see why they updated the show to the Arab Spring versus the Gulf War, but the book didn't read as dated, like the Bourne books can be. I think I enjoyed this Le Carré novel better than [b:Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy|18989|Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy|John le Carré|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1327889127s/18989.jpg|2491780], but it probably has a little bit to do with the show explaining things. I haven't seen a movie for TTSS yet; maybe that would help. Eventually I'll probably pick up another Le Carré story when I'm in the mood for a spy thriller.
I don't read a lot of thrillers (unless they're fantasy first) so perhaps I get a little lost in the story. I feel like some of the character motivations weren't there, but the action and tension stay high throughout the whole story, so it kept my interest. Also, it was nice to picture Tom as Jonathan while I read. I loved how Jonathan inhabited his role, and I dreaded the moment when he was discovered.
I can see why they updated the show to the Arab Spring versus the Gulf War, but the book didn't read as dated, like the Bourne books can be. I think I enjoyed this Le Carré novel better than [b:Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy|18989|Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy|John le Carré|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1327889127s/18989.jpg|2491780], but it probably has a little bit to do with the show explaining things. I haven't seen a movie for TTSS yet; maybe that would help. Eventually I'll probably pick up another Le Carré story when I'm in the mood for a spy thriller.