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The Spy Who Came in from the Cold
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LENGTH7 hrs
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RELEASE DATE08/11/2011
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Program TypeAudiobook
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Publisher's Summary
Alec Leamas has ended his time in Berlin. Or his time has ended him. The last of his Eastern agents has been killed, like the others, by the Abteilung. Back at the Circus, Leamas is put on the shelf. He turns to drunkenness and dishonesty and finally disappears from view, a seemingly broken man.
But unknown to anyone except George Smiley and his master, Control, Leamas has been given his toughest mission ever. He will have to be himself but more so. He will have to fight off the inevitable softening of middle age and wait a little more before he can come in from the cold. Not even Leamas can know the plan of which he is the instrument.
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What the Critics Say
"The best spy story I have ever read." (Graham Greene)
"Le Carré is one of the best novelists-of any kind-we have." (Vanity Fair)
"Written . . . with a pitiless, elegant clarity, The Spy Who Came in from the Cold is a first-rate thriller and more." (Time)
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What Members Say
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"Another Gripping Spy Story"
le Carre delivers another gripping tale of the cold war British spy network. Lots of twists and turns to keep the listener guessing until the very end. Up there with the rest of his works.
The narrator delivers the story brilliantly, although in previous purchases where Le Carre has read them himself does take a lot of beating.0 of 0 people found this review helpful -
"The book that came in from the cd."
This isn't my usual choice. Espionage thrillers usually leave me cold - or the thought or them does. However this was a book group choice so I chose the unabridged version and within minutes was hooked.
I'm now embarrassed to think I ignored this for
So long. The writing is so accessible; I was concerned that I would not be able to follow the plot but it's a much more relatable novel than I imagined. Good writing means this novel is a hit across the board and the narrator is amazing with his easy on the ear voice and the way each character is convincingly brought to life. I adored this reading!0 of 0 people found this review helpful -
"another era"
Easy to listen to, good narration, no particular effort required to follow the story. Written during and taking place in the cold war, and it shows. It all feels a bit dated, but fun nonetheless, if you like "old-fashioned" thrillers.
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"Not my genre, probably"
I never read anything from LeCarré but the late fuss about the movie made me curious.
I must admit I was disappointed and found it somehow shallow. But it's probably only a question of taste.
The plot is quite intricated and the characters are somehow all alike.
Not my favorite book.0 of 0 people found this review helpful