Call for the Dead by John le Carré
Call for the Dead
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John le Carré

Call for the Dead

George Smiley #1

John le Carré

4 hours, 45 minutes • first pub 1961 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller informative medium-paced

Community Reviews Summary of 1,947 reviews

Moods

mysterious 90%
tense 55%
adventurous 47%
dark 41%
reflective 13%
challenging 9%
emotional 6%
sad 5%
informative 4%
funny 2%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 44%
fast 43%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | A mix: 34% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 26% | No: 23% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 4% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 47% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.65

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