Absolute Friends by John le Carré

Absolute Friends

John le Carré

464 pages first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller mysterious slow-paced

Description

Today, Mundy is a down-at-the-heels tour guide in southern Germany, dodging creditors, supporting a new family, and keeping an eye out for trouble while in spare moments vigorously questioning the actions of the country he once bravely served. And...

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Community Reviews Summary of 192 reviews

Moods

adventurous 77%
mysterious 66%
tense 55%
dark 44%
challenging 33%
reflective 33%
informative 11%
sad 11%

Pace

medium 77%
slow 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 25% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | N/A: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.61

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