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John le Carré

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

John le CarréFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1974

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John le Carré

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1974
Book Details
Pages

400

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

London, England • 1970s

Publication Year

1974

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy by John le Carré, retired British intelligence officer George Smiley is tasked with uncovering a Soviet mole within the Circus, the British secret service. He reassembles clues from a failed mission and enlists the help of former colleagues. As Smiley navigates a web of deceit and betrayal, he identifies the mole and confronts the complexities of loyalty, espionage, and personal relationships​. The book includes themes of war, espionage, torture, and betrayal.

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Dark

Melancholic

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.3

109,752 ratings

77%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

John le Carré's Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy is acclaimed for its intricate plot and deep character development, delivering a masterful espionage narrative. Reviewers praise its atmospheric tension and realistic depiction of the spy world. However, some find the complex storyline challenging to follow. This Cold War classic remains a must-read for its authenticity and suspense.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy?

Fans of intricate espionage narratives and Cold War intrigue will relish Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy by John le Carré. Readers who appreciate the tension and cerebral plots found in works like The Spy Who Came in from the Cold by le Carré himself, or The Bourne Identity by Robert Ludlum, will find this novel compelling and intellectually stimulating.

4.3

109,752 ratings

77%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

400

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

London, England • 1970s

Publication Year

1974

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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