Reviews

Silverview by John le Carré

barney100's review against another edition

mysterious tense slow-paced

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

3.5

aceface's review against another edition

challenging mysterious reflective sad slow-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? It's complicated

4.0

annrhub's review against another edition

adventurous dark informative mysterious reflective tense fast-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? Yes

4.75

drdreuh's review against another edition

3.0

I picked up 'Silverview' in an airport, having only previously read one Le Carré. I enjoyed it, but was a bit befuddled throughout. Being his last book, I suspect its best appreciated by those having read a lot of Le Carré, who are quite familiar with his spy-verse. As a newbie, I think a lot of poignant details were a bit lost on me. Still, 'Silverview' makes me want to read more of Le Carré,  not less.

paul_gibson's review against another edition

5.0

Wonderful wonderful wonderful

mike_brough's review against another edition

4.0

Absolutely wonderful. I suspect this is the most honest of le Carre's books. It certainly feels personal.

janeeyre8's review against another edition

mysterious medium-paced

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

3.75

jehosephat103's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.25

kingofblades113's review against another edition

mysterious reflective tense fast-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? Yes

4.0

deano_13's review against another edition

mysterious reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Difficult to follow. Not Le Carre’s best work.