The Spy Who Came in from the Cold
by John le Carré
Taste attributes: espionagethrillerhistoricalunsavouryheavyrealisticintricatelineargrittysolving the riddle/not as it seemsinjustice/tragedy/vengeance
Boxlist takeExpect a weighty, smart spy novel, dark rather than wholesome. Best if you like puzzles over plain sailing.
Pace: balanced · Originality: balanced · Tone: dark · Weight: very heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: intricate · Structure: linear · Look: gritty · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
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4.1 / 5
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About This Book
The Spy Who Came in from the Cold is a 1963 Cold War spy novel by the British author John le Carré. It depicts Alec Leamas, a British intelligence officer, being sent to East Germany as a faux defector to sow disinformation about a powerful East German intelligence officer.
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- John le Carré
- Published
- 1963
- Pages
- 247
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