Call for the Dead by John le Carré

Call for the Dead

George Smiley #1

John le Carré

160 pages • first pub 1961 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller mysterious fast-paced

Description

John le Carré classic novels deftly navigate readers through the intricate shadow worlds of international espionage with unsurpassed skill and knowledge, and have earned him -- and his hero, British Secret Service Agent George Smiley, who is intro...

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Moods

mysterious 91%
tense 57%
adventurous 47%
dark 39%
reflective 15%
challenging 9%
emotional 5%
sad 4%
funny 3%
informative 3%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

fast 46%
medium 43%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 55% | A mix: 41% | Character: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 57% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | No: 25% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 44% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.67

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