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The Night Manager

John le Carré
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The Night Manager

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006

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John le Carré

The Night Manager

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006
Book Details
Pages

597

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Various Locations • 1990s

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Night Manager by John le Carré follows Jonathan Pine, a former British soldier working as a night manager in a luxury hotel. Pine is recruited by intelligence operatives to infiltrate the operations of an international arms dealer. The narrative explores espionage, loyalty, and the moral complexities faced by individuals in the world of covert intelligence.

Reviews & Readership

4.0

31,585 ratings

72%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

John le Carré's The Night Manager has been praised for its intricate spy narrative and complex characters, particularly the protagonist, Jonathan Pine. Critics appreciate the author's mastery in depicting the espionage world, though some find the plot occasionally languorous and convoluted. Ultimately, it’s highly regarded for its thrilling tension and moral ambiguities.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Night Manager?

Readers who relish intricate espionage narratives and morally complex characters will be captivated by John le Carré's The Night Manager. If you enjoyed the shadowy intrigue of le Carré's Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy or the international tension in Frederick Forsyth's The Day of the Jackal, this book will be a compelling read.

4.0

31,585 ratings

72%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

597

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Various Locations • 1990s

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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