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litanyofhunger's review against another edition
slow-paced
It was very hard to concentrate on anything other than the plethora of racial slurs, stereotypes, and blithely accepted colonial attitudes.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, and Colonisation
Moderate: Misogyny
spoko's review against another edition
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
This is the fourth Smiley novel I’ve read, and it was certainly the most tedious. Didn’t find Jerry Westerby a very interesting or likeable character, which made the book kind of a slog. If you’re a completist, obviously you’re going to read it. If you’re not, this is definitely one you can skip.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Misogyny
bigboytoadking's review against another edition
1.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Racial slurs, Racism, Torture, Violence, and Blood