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A review by kirstenw13
The Spy Who Came In from the Cold by John le Carré
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.25
This is the first spy book I read and it came pretty highly recommended. Unfortunately, I did not like it. The main character is a miserable man who can’t remove his identity from his job. Also he hates women 👍. There is no character growth until the very end, but by then it’s too late to matter.
Moderate: War, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Misogyny, Murder, Sexism, Addiction, and Death