m_desharnais's review against another edition
1.0
Ce livre fût une énorme perte de temps. Moi qui d’habitude aime bien les romans dans le style enquête, meurtre et complot j’avoue avoir vite compris que j’allais être déçu. Les dialogues entre les différents personnages sont interminables, les actions également et on est complètement perdu entre qui sont les gentils et les méchants. J’ai trouvé que la majorité du roman était extrêmement décousu et trop compliqué à comprendre. La fin paraissait bâclé et elle m’as laissé perplexe. Au moins un bon 300 pages purement inutile au développement de l’histoire. Le scénario de ce roman avait un grand potentiel et il à été gâché .Je ne le recommande pas du tout.
nomadpenguin's review against another edition
3.0
It got arduous towards the end, repeating the same bits of information over and over again. Unlike the other le Carre books I love so much, there is no 'clever knot' present in the storyline.
lorimichelekelley's review against another edition
4.0
Audio version: This was my first le Carré novel and I would definitely read another if the plot interests me. While I’m pretty distracted lately in my listening, even when I missed a bit, I would just keep listening and never got bored. Probably a bit lost, but not bored. I didn’t need all the details, as I knew I was going to watch the movie next. And they did a great job with the movie.
alexa_d90's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
jefecarpenter's review against another edition
4.0
A masterful novel, a deeply felt story of character slowly unfolding. He makes you work but it makes it worth it.
futurepres13's review against another edition
2.0
I really liked le Carré when I read him when I was younger. Now I just find his work uninteresting and unimportant.
paulataua's review against another edition
5.0
What a great read! Le Carré takes on Big Pharma, government agencies, and a whole lot of other things corrupt, and he does so without sugarcoating it with the ‘justice is served’ ending that Hollywood tacked onto an otherwise excellent adaptation. I thought the movie was wonderful, but it pales into insignificance when placed next to this.
8797999's review against another edition
4.0
Superb novel and thoroughly enjoyable from start to finish. My first time reading any John LeCarre but not my last.
Riveting read with great characters, both in terms of good and evil. I absolutely detested all the Male suits except Justin and Donohoe.
Although this is fiction no doubt what it describes is unfortunately a reality for many around the world.
Very thought provoking and eye opening. I'm looking forward to reading more by the author.
Riveting read with great characters, both in terms of good and evil. I absolutely detested all the Male suits except Justin and Donohoe.
Although this is fiction no doubt what it describes is unfortunately a reality for many around the world.
Very thought provoking and eye opening. I'm looking forward to reading more by the author.
xtina005's review against another edition
5.0
What can I say about this book that would do it justice? A true masterpiece.