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He managed to make undercover work and espionage seem boring and for the book to drag. I hoped, and hoped for some excitement, but it stayed at a disappointing monotone, even though the action picked up. Maybe I read too many detective, crime, espionage stories in my time, and this just fell flat. I am not familiar with the TV show. #unpopularopinion #recentlyread #nospoilers

I'm not much one for the style of writing but the plot was terrific and full of intrigue. A little slow to start perhaps but it picks up and maintains a pretty good intensity as you get into it.

Over 80% in and I have no idea how this thriller will end. Lots of balls in the air and conflicting interests all around... Putting off my plan to box up books for donation to the book fair to find out (hence the messy pile in the background).

Waiting for my dealer to service my car.... Seems like appropriate wating room reading.

I actually watched the tv series with Tom Hiddleston before I read the book because it had Tom Hiddelston in it. I absolutely loved both of them. The book had a lot more details than the show which just made imagining it in my head so much better. I was thinking about the show and adding in the details from the book that were not in the show. All in all I would definitely recommend this book to others.

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I didn't read the book but loved the mini series first book that came to mind for today's prompt

This was Number 80 for my #MountTBRchallenge, as well as the latest instalment for the year of Le Carre.

Onto my next chunkster of a Le Carre.

Although the book remains unread by me, I thoroughly enjoyed this miniseries on Amazon Prime. Equally tense and gorgeous to look at, the most fascinating characters are the ones played by Olivia Colman and Elizabeth Debecki. Although it's a little violent, it's great fun and escapist entertainment for these chilly winter nights. I'll definitely be reading the book next year.

Could not get into this book at all, had to bail which I don't do very often. I think the Jonathan Pine character just didn't appeal to me at all, which is a shame as I really enjoyed the mini series. Oh well, onto the next book 📚

Anyone read this one? I'm trying to get into it, but I'm having trouble. Does it pick up? I've only read one other Le Carre, The Constant Gardener, and I found it slow to start but then gripping. I'm trying to decide whether this is worth sticking out to see if it's the same...

Today's UK Kindle daily deal that's on my tbr list!

I spent the last 3 nights watching The Night Manager. So much better than the Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy movie. Now I need to actually read some Le Carre. Probably something I haven't seen on film.

I'm almost finished my current read, I've been slowly turning the pages, not wanting it to end. But I'm obviously thinking about my next one. I watched the night manager series first and loved it, ?? so I figured I'll get into my first Le Carré.

After watching and living the TV show à des weeks ago, I've finally managed to find time to read the book! I just started but I already love it! (And having the image of Tom Hiddleston as Jonathan Pine definitely helps! ὠD)
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FINALLY got around to watching this awesome show, got three episodes in and randomly thought "hmm, I wonder if this is actually based on a book I haven't heard of yet?" and lo and behold! Whoops, haha.

This was beautiful to look at and fascinating and suspenseful to watch! Will definitely add the book to my #tbr

I usually read the book first before watching the movie or miniseries, but I can't say no to Loki and Dr. House together! Another book to add to the TBR pile...

I loved the miniseries so picked up the book after and really liked it. I'm not sure I would have followed all of the twists and turns if I hadn't watched it, but the movie was quite different from the book so they were both enjoyable. Spy thriller with a little more moral/ethical dilemmas than the usual fare.

Welcome to Day 2 of rabbitprincess's Inadvertent Tom Hiddleston Film Festival. 😬 Plan today is to watch two episodes. I can't binge watch; I have to ration out my TV.

Reading in bed. Does it help that I'm picturing Tom Hiddleston as I read? Yes. Yes it does. #spynovel #readinginbed

This is how I party. #bookturday #booksandicecream #yes

Tea and a good book, best company :)

I'm going to have to read this book. Just watched a video on the Guardian website. Tom Hiddleston reading from the book. Sigh 😄 photo is a screenshot

I just put the books away for the night. Why? The Night Manager marathon is on AMC. I enjoyed it so much the first time, I'm going to watch it again. #SometimesTheMovieIsGood

if the book is always better than the movie then this will be awesome :)

I tried...I really, really tried. Maybe if I'd have gone into it fresh, without watching the show first I would have done better with the book, I don't know. Too much description of people and places, not enough story.

Part of me is glad that I watched the mini-series first so that I have a picture of the characters in my head...

I love it when my holds come in...even if it means reading three or four books at once!

I really wanted to enjoy this, but the writing style nearly caused me to quit halfway through. The plot is extremely intriguing and the pacing works well. The biggest problem is narrators can often change mid-sentence. 3/5 stars.

Tons of suspense, definitely held my breath for the last 100 pages!

Subtle, complex, and proper spy work - there's no flashy James Bond type stuff here. This was my second reading of THE NIGHT MANAGER and just like rereads of other le Carré novels, there's a new layer to be peeled back with every reading. Heads up: more intricate than the tv adaptation.

This is the perfect book for a rainy afternoon - you can cosy up in bed and completely immerse yourself in the tangled and layered web that le Carré weaves (no books were harmed in the taking of this picture).

"'When God finished putting together Dicky Roper,‘ he told Rooke earnestly over a Friday evening curry, ‘He took a deep breath and shuddered a bit, then He ran up our Jonathan to restore the ecological balance.‘” So excited to start a reread of this.

Off to a good start. Mr Pine intrigues me...