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Mystery & Thriller · MelancholicA burned-out British agent takes one last assignment in East Germany
The Spy Who Came in from the Cold
See it on Amazon1963Moderate readSteady pace
What it is about
Alec Leamas, a weary British agent, is sent to feign defection to East Germany in an operation to discredit an enemy officer. Le Carré’s 1963 novel made his name and redefined the spy novel.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy mysteries and thrillers, with a melancholic mood and a steady pace. It is a read that rewards some attention.
Themes: Cold War · Espionage · Betrayal
Screen adaptation
The Spy Who Came in from the Cold (1965)
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About the author
John le Carré3 books on Tori BooksSimilar books
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