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A review by nicophr39
Agent Running in the Field by John le Carré
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
I really would like to give this book a higher rating, but certain structural choices make it difficult to do so (particularly and almost solely, the abrupt ending) . I see what the author is going for with these choices, but it eliminates the opportunity to explore the implications of other events.
Otherwise, the book was really entertaining. I found it nice for a spy novel to include modern politics, though I wish it had leaned into elements of that harder. The style of writing works well and builds tension adequately. I would recommend this book, but with the caveats above.
Otherwise, the book was really entertaining. I found it nice for a spy novel to include modern politics, though I wish it had leaned into elements of that harder. The style of writing works well and builds tension adequately. I would recommend this book, but with the caveats above.