The Spy Who Came in from the Cold Book Reviews

AUTHOR
John le Carré
SCORE
4
TOTAL RATINGS
1,290

The Spy Who Came in from the Cold by John le Carré Book Summary

From the New York Times bestselling author of Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy; Our Kind of Traitor; and The Night Manager, now a television series starring Tom Hiddleston.

The 50th-anniversary edition of the bestselling novel that launched John le Carré’s career worldwide

In the shadow of the newly erected Berlin Wall, Alec Leamas watches as his last agent is shot dead by East German sentries. For Leamas, the head of Berlin Station, the Cold War is over. As he faces the prospect of retirement or worse—a desk job—Control offers him a unique opportunity for revenge. Assuming the guise of an embittered and dissolute ex-agent, Leamas is set up to trap Mundt, the deputy director of the East German Intelligence Service—with himself as the bait. In the background is George Smiley, ready to make the game play out just as Control wants.

Setting a standard that has never been surpassed, The Spy Who Came in from the Cold is a devastating tale of duplicity and espionage.

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Book Name The Spy Who Came in from the Cold
Genre Mysteries & Thrillers
Published
Language English
E-Book Size 1.71 MB

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The Spy Who Came In From The Cold. I wasn't sure I would care for this book, as I dislike most war stories and espionage. But this one had me from "hello". Very well written, there was a time early on when I felt things were too slow, too detailed. But I still couldn't put it down. The suspense was expertly woven throughout the entire book, keeping me intrigued from start to the surprise finish. If you like spy vs spy, this one will meet your expectations.

Great place to start reading le Carré. This was my first John le Carré book, after seeing the movie Tinker Tailer Soldier Spy. I did some online snooping and others recommended that this book was the best place to start. The best way to approach his books is knowing that they are of the “slow burn” variety of reading: the book starts off slowly, and you need to really pay attention to seemingly small details of the story. Very nuanced and subtle meanings. But by the end of the book, it’s a roaring fire, beckoning you to keep flipping the pages. Really fantastic reading.

Outstanding. Loved it years ago. Along with Chandler. However, Donna Tartt's "The Secret History" is a must for lovers of mystery thrillers and sublime writing! I'm surprised it was not on the list. Highly recommend!!!

An absorbing book. I’d read Le Carre’s three Smiley novels and loved them. I was a bit worried about reading a Le Carre book without George Smiley (he does play a minor role) but I was not disappointed. The plot was engaging, lots of twists and turns, very dark. The Leamus character is terrific (as Richard Burton is in the very good movie), full of pathos and grit. The other main characters, Liz, Fiedler, Mundt, round out this complex story of deception and betrayal.

What's all the fuss?. Ok, let me get this straight: the reader is to believe the English and the Americans are as bad as the East Germans? LeCarre can take a flying leap as far as I'm concerned. Sorry I contributed to his retirement fund.

Time passed it by. Lots of pontificating and angst. Very right for the time it was published. Not so much now.

Fantastic, well-written plot. Can't ask for much more from an espionage novel.

Perfect. Hands down the best spy novel ever.

The spy that came in from the cold. Okay. Too confusing

I cried. The greatest kind of writing; full of depth and descriptive. You feel every detail of the strategic conversations between well developed characters and every minute of the wild ride of espionage until the end.

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Summary of The Spy Who Came in from the Cold by John le Carré

The The Spy Who Came in from the Cold book written by John le Carré was published on 18 January 2012, Wednesday in the Mysteries & Thrillers category. A total of 1,290 readers of the book gave the book 4 points out of 5.

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