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Expertly written as ever, but not for me one of his best. Le Carré’s oblique style doesn’t suit this rather by the numbers thriller in the way it has a symmetry with his spy fiction. It has its moments, but the central characters felt too distant to me.

noam's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging funny mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

giuliana_ferrari's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

payindigo's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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5.0

I'll keep it brief. This is an exceptional book. There is a palpable anger in what John le Carré does here that I don't recall in his earlier books, but I will have to go back and read some to remember. Frustration, yes. Intensity, sure. But there's almost an understated rage here that draws the reader in and sets them on the path along side the protagonist, Justin Quayle. The conclusion may seem inevitable to some, but in this case I am completely fine with the journey anyway. My only quibble: It takes a bit too long setting up the players and the story, but once it does there is no turning back.

pluviosity's review against another edition

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2.0

This book didn't impress me much, but after my friend--who usually shares the same taste--protested when I gave my opinion, I'm thinking about giving this book a second chance. Maybe someday.

brig_berthold's review against another edition

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3.0

That ending!

This was far better than I expected it to be. All I knew was that I love this author. Once again, he didn't disappoint.

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