Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy
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Synopsis
The man he knew as "Control" is dead, and the young Turks who forced him out now run the Circus. But George Smiley isn't quite ready for retirement – especially when a pretty, would-be defector surfaces with a shocking accusation: a Soviet mole has penetrated the highest level of British Intelligence. Relying only on his wits and a small, loyal cadre, Smiley recognises the hand of Karla – his Moscow Centre nemesis – and sets a trap to catch the traitor. Now a successsful movie released by Working Title, directed by Thomas Alfredson and starring Gary Oldman as George Smiley.
Release date: June 7, 2011
Publisher: Penguin Books
Print pages: 400
Reader says this book is...: antihero (1) emotionally riveting (1) high stakes (1) international intrigue (1) realistic characters (1) satisfying ending (1) terrific writing (1)
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I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve read this book as well as its sibling, Smiley’s People.
It starts off in a private school with young Roach (a new boy). Foisted off by his absent parents, he sees the world much as Le Carre might have done in his early childhood - as a watcher.
What follows is a masterpiece of Le Carre storytelling.
In one unforgettable scene, as Smiley debriefs Ricki Tarr in Lacon’s ugly Victorian pile, dawn finally breaks to the sound of Lacon’s daughter playing outs...
I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve read this book as well as its sibling, Smiley’s People.
It starts off in a private school with young Roach (a new boy). Foisted off by his absent parents, he sees the world much as Le Carre might have done in his early childhood - as a watcher.
What follows is a masterpiece of Le Carre storytelling.
In one unforgettable scene, as Smiley debriefs Ricki Tarr in Lacon’s ugly Victorian pile, dawn finally breaks to the sound of Lacon’s daughter playing outside. She falls off her horse and is comforted by her mother, and in a brilliant switch of POV, we see the scene viewed through her tearful eyes - completely brilliant.
Also, the excellent 1970’s BBC production is available on DVD - get it.
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