The Spy Who Came In from the Cold

The Spy Who Came In from the Cold by John le Carré
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

One of le Carre's best books, mainly because of the ride that the reader takes with Leamas--we as readers are in the dark as much as he is, and when the whole story falls into place, we experience the same emotions. Smiley is in the background here, and far from being a hero, he is something of a puppet master with devastating results.


This is Le Carre's third book and the one where he hits his stride as the one of the best spy novelists. He said it this book came to him in three weeks and it shows: it is tight, full of suspense, and inspired. Loved it.

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