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Another brilliant foray into the belly of the espionage industry by John le Carré. His final novel, race-against-time novel, and much faster pace than his early works. His son, Nick Cornwell put it best: [the novel] “does something that no other le Carré novel ever has. It shows a service fragmented: filled with its own political factions, not always kind to those it should cherish … and ultimately not sure, any more, that it can justify itself.”

Since I can no longer support my usual reading crutch author, I will have to go with my # 2 author who is now my # 1 – John le Carré.

14-19 Aug 22 (audiobook)
I remember reading some Le Carre as a teenager - Dad was a fan, being in the demographic. This posthumous publication seemed not bad, but simply a little less. I was not certain what was happening at times. The relationship between Lily and Julian seems to come out of nowhere. But it did remind me that I enjoyed le Carre and to dig out some of his earlier books.
I usually find Obama‘s lists flawless so was disappointed.

This was published posthumously and was completed by John Le Carre‘s son. Unfortunately I felt a bit underwhelmed with this one and it won‘t stick in my memory. If it is your first book by this author don‘t let it put you off many of his great books.

#WeRemember John Le Carre

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🎧 This was my first book from this author and his last written.

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I‘m a little disappointed. I wasn‘t sure what to expect but I think I was anticipating more bookish talk LOL

It was still well written so if you‘ve read & enjoyed his previous books you will probably enjoy this one too.

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John le Carrie‘s last novel is a unique peek behind a life of espionage and people‘s motivations. A short novel that packs a lot of themes to ponder.

Short read. So far I like the characters. My handsome Shadow for attention.

I know it‘s a little weird that my first John le Carre novel was the last one he wrote! I enjoyed it, but I have to say I think I understood about 70% of what was going on. 😂 Have any of you read his spy novels? Did you find them confusing? (As an aside, I really liked the audiobook narrator!)

This book felt like it is from another era. A nostalgic read for me. John Le Carre's last espionage novel published after his death. Not sure I will remember this over time but it was nice to in his writting again. 3 🌟

Why on Earth have they started featuring new books mid-month, after most people have locked in their boxes? At that point it just seems like you'd wait until November. Weird. #BOTM

Extract from first chapter of Silverview- One of my Dad‘s favorite authors and in remembrance, one of mine as well. So much on morality and betrayal of trust-link also includes link to audio reading! https://www.theguardian.com/books/ng-interactive/2021/oct/09/they-told-me-i-was-...