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Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
John le Carré · 1974 · 383 pages
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About the book
John le Carré offers an espionage thriller that redefined the genre. George Smiley, retired from the Circus (the British intelligence agency), is called back to investigate the infiltration of a Soviet agent into the British military hierarchy. What follows is a cat-and-mouse game full of twists, in which loyalty is questioned and the truth remains elusive.
The novel is a fascinating study of paranoia, betrayal, and the moral ambiguity of the Cold War, with complex characters and an intricate plot. Le Carré captures the coldness and mundanity of real espionage, far from the clichés of popular fiction, creating a masterpiece of intelligent suspense.
Book details
| Author | John le Carré |
|---|---|
| Original title | Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy |
| Year of publication | 1974 |
| Pages | 383 |
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