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Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
- Narrated by: Michael Jayston
- Length: 12 hrs and 48 mins
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Summary
Mr George Smiley is small, podgy, and at best, middle-aged. He is disillusioned, wrestles with idleness, and has been deserted by his beautiful wife. He is also compassionate, ruthless, and a senior British intelligence officer in short-lived retirement from the Circus, the British Secret Service organisation situated in London. But Moscow centre has infiltrated a mole into the Circus, and it's more than likely the perpetrator is Karla, Smiley's old adversary and his opposite number in Moscow. And when, at the dead of night, a member of the Cabinet offers Smiley the job to 'clean the stable, do whatever is necessary', it becomes a long and bitter battle of wits between Smiley, the master of deceit, and the enigmatic Karla.
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- John Derek
- 25-07-18
Adult book with no sex and no swearing. Brilliant.
Excellent narration. Never get tired reading of the intricate web of lies and deceit of the espionage games. Proves masterpieces don't need to be filled with sex and bad language to keep the the new generation of readers interested.
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- Paul
- 17-05-19
The greatest spy story ever written
The book itself is a masterpiece and this is well read and captures the mood and spirit perfectly
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- J P
- 25-04-18
Classic spy thriller
Classic spy story, read excellently. A little confusing at the start while you get used to all the characters, but you soon do. Gripping storyline. Le Carre at his cynical best.
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- Amazon Customer
- 20-05-21
A brief review of the storyteller.
Michael Jayston has a brilliant voice for the ‘Smiley ’ Le Carré books. Getting the voice right is so important.
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- Carol
- 19-04-20
wonderful
A classic. Brilliant book, peerless performance. Thank you John le Carre. Thank you Michael Jayston.
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- darkrev
- 10-04-19
Very immersive
it took a small lifetime to listen too and I enjoyed every twist and turn
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- Kasha
- 31-03-19
Must listen even if you watched the film.
Brilliant story telling and brilliant characters who all leave you wanting more. I thought it may be a waste of time listening to this as I have already seen the film, i can say it is not a waste of time.
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- I. Finlayson
- 14-09-16
The best spy book ever.
Loved this book. WONDERFUL characters. George Smiley is the main man. Great paced book. If you love espionage and intrigue - get this book
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- SJBJ18463
- 29-02-16
Nice way to keep entertained
Liked it greatly. Enjoyed the plot twists even if they were rather evident on second hearing.
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- clivep
- 19-05-16
Best performance by narrator
I knew the book would be good as it is so well known but the performance of the narrator was outstanding.
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