265 pages • first pub 1978 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A leak is traced to a small sub-section of SIS, sparking off the inevitable security checks, tensions and suspicions. The sort of atmosphere where mistakes could be made? For Maurice Castle it is the end of the line anyway and time for him to reti...
Community Reviews Summary of 335 reviews
Moods
mysterious 53%
challenging 38%
dark 38%
emotional 38%
sad 38%
reflective 30%
adventurous 23%
funny 23%
informative 7%
Pace
slow 21%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 41% | Plot: 33% | Character: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 18% | N/A: 9%Loveable characters?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 9% | No: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 36% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 27%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Animal death, Racism, War
265 pages • first pub 1978 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A leak is traced to a small sub-section of SIS, sparking off the inevitable security checks, tensions and suspicions. The sort of atmosphere where mistakes could be made? For Maurice Castle it is the end of the line anyway and time for him to reti...
Community Reviews Summary of 335 reviews
Moods
mysterious 53%
challenging 38%
dark 38%
emotional 38%
sad 38%
reflective 30%
adventurous 23%
funny 23%
informative 7%
Pace
slow 21%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 41% | Plot: 33% | Character: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 18% | N/A: 9%Loveable characters?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 9% | No: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 36% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 27%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Animal death, Racism, War