664 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241322352
Format: Paperback
Language: Not specified
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 01 September 1977
Description
In the second part of John le Carré's Karla Trilogy, the battle of wits between spymaster George Smiley and his Russian adversary takes on an even more dangerous dimension.George Smiley, now acting head of the Circus, must rebuild its shattered re...
Community Reviews Summary of 678 reviews
Moods
mysterious 61%
dark 52%
adventurous 47%
challenging 36%
reflective 13%
sad 11%
emotional 8%
funny 5%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 35%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Plot: 28% | Character: 14%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 33% | No: 22%Loveable characters?
No: 48% | It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 55% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, DeathModerate
Misogyny
664 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241322352
Format: Paperback
Language: Not specified
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 01 September 1977
Description
In the second part of John le Carré's Karla Trilogy, the battle of wits between spymaster George Smiley and his Russian adversary takes on an even more dangerous dimension.George Smiley, now acting head of the Circus, must rebuild its shattered re...
Community Reviews Summary of 678 reviews
Moods
mysterious 61%
dark 52%
adventurous 47%
challenging 36%
reflective 13%
sad 11%
emotional 8%
funny 5%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 35%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Plot: 28% | Character: 14%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 33% | No: 22%Loveable characters?
No: 48% | It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 55% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, DeathModerate
Misogyny