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Title: Smiley's People by John Le Carre, Michael Jayston, John Le Carre ISBN: 0-7451-6679-2 Publisher: Chivers Audio Books Pub. Date: September, 1996 Format: Audio Cassette Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $96.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.6 (15 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Conclusion of one of the best modern trilogies ever written
Comment: This is the last volume in a trilogy which, without any doubt, the best spy story ever written in English. _Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy_ began it with the story of George Smiley?s uncovering of the mole in British Intelligence HQ, known as "the Circus." _The Honourable Schoolboy_ -- which largely stands alone from the first and third books, and is a superior piece of work by itself -- tells of Smiley?s first steps toward revenge against Karla, head of Moscow Centre and his personal enemy for nearly thirty years . . . only to be denied the fruits of his own success by political machinations at home. _Smiley?s People_ brings everything to a very satisfying conclusion, via the discovery that Karla has an unsuspected human side, which makes him vulnerable. As always, Le Carre?s development of his characters is masterful and his dialogue and descriptive passages make it clear why, at his best, he is considered an exceptional stylist. The pace of the action in the early part of the book is purposely rather slow, drawing you in, making you pay attention to what?s happening and thinking about what secrets might be behind it all -- just as one imagines George is doing. But as the story develops, the pace picks up, until the last quarter is nearly a headlong gallop toward a triumphant final chapter. Unreservedly recommended.
Rating: 5
Summary: Le Carre's best
Comment: The most remarkable procedural thriller I have read, surpassing even "Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy". Hints and suggestions held together by a narrative which even by Le Carre's standrads is extraordinary. The novel takes the story of Smiley and his arch rival Karla to a wonderfully gripping yet human conclusion. A must read.
Rating: 5
Summary: More than just a spy novel
Comment: Tinker, tailor, Soldier, Spy and Smiley's People are the greatest espionage novels. Not only are they exceptionally well plotted, but are explorations into the ultimately self destructive characters of divided men. These two novels should be read after reading may other thriller/espionage novels, otherwise few other tales will meet expectations.
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Title: Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy by John le Carre ISBN: 0743457900 Publisher: Scribner Pub. Date: 01 October, 2002 List Price(USD): $14.00 |
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Title: The Honourable Schoolboy by John le Carre ISBN: 0743457919 Publisher: Scribner Pub. Date: 29 October, 2002 List Price(USD): $14.00 |
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Title: The Spy Who Came In from the Cold by John le Carre ISBN: 0743442539 Publisher: Scribner Pub. Date: 01 December, 2001 List Price(USD): $14.00 |
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Title: The Looking Glass War by John Le Carre ISBN: 0743431707 Publisher: Scribner Pub. Date: 01 March, 2002 List Price(USD): $14.00 |
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Title: Call for the Dead by John le Carre ISBN: 0743431677 Publisher: Scribner Pub. Date: 01 February, 2002 List Price(USD): $13.00 |
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