Silverview by John le Carré

Silverview

John le Carré

215 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller mysterious reflective medium-paced

Description

In Silverview, John le Carré turns his focus to the world that occupied his writing for the past sixty years--the secret world itself.Julian Lawndsley has renounced his high-flying job in the city for a simpler life running a bookshop in a small E...

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Community Reviews Summary of 414 reviews

Moods

mysterious 89%
reflective 44%
adventurous 29%
tense 25%
challenging 19%
dark 17%
emotional 14%
sad 11%
informative 8%
hopeful 3%
relaxing 3%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 34%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Character: 32% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 39% | Yes: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 1% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.54

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