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Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (1979): TV Series vs Book
TV series · 1979 · Directed by John Irvin · Starring Alec Guinness
About the tv series
A retired spy is called back to find a traitor in the heart of the secret service.
How close is it to the book?
Very close to the bookThe miniseries follows the novel's slow, intricate plot, with all its patient detail and conversation.
Read or watch first?
The book is a classic of the genre.
What the book gives you
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy by John le Carré
A patient, rewarding hunt for a hidden traitor, full of atmosphere and sharp characters.
Who will like it: Readers who enjoy slow-burning, intricate spy mysteries.