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Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
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Book Brief
400
Novel • Fiction
London, England • 1970s
1974
Adult
18+ years
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
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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 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.
109,752 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
400
Novel • Fiction
London, England • 1970s
1974
Adult
18+ years
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