542 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780330253567
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Pan Books
Publication date: 01 September 1977
Description
In the wake of a demoralizing infiltration by a Soviet double agent, Smiley has been made ringmaster of the Circus (aka the British Secret Service). Determined to restore the organization's health and reputation, and bent on revenge, Smiley thrust...
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
542 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780330253567
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Pan Books
Publication date: 01 September 1977
Description
In the wake of a demoralizing infiltration by a Soviet double agent, Smiley has been made ringmaster of the Circus (aka the British Secret Service). Determined to restore the organization's health and reputation, and bent on revenge, Smiley thrust...
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