The Honourable Schoolboy by John le Carré

The Honourable Schoolboy

George Smiley #6

John le Carré

589 pages first pub 1977 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller mysterious slow-paced

Description

John le Carré's 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 -- unprecede...

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Community Reviews Summary of 640 reviews

Moods

tense 63%
mysterious 61%
dark 52%
adventurous 47%
challenging 36%
reflective 13%
sad 11%
emotional 8%
funny 5%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 62%
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

3.68

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