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Quality
The story takes place over the short period of only a few weeks, but packs a punch with the telling of a love story in reverse.
I'm not a fan of mysteries but had to read this for book club, and am glad.
Good plot, typical john le carre quality (=very high) .
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Without giving away spoilers, i can honestly say this was a very fast paced book for how realistic it is and how most character... Read More
Packaging/appearance
The kgb may not be the villain of le carre's novels any longer, but there are plenty more bad actors ready to step into the gap.
Competitiveness
Justin quayle, the eponymous gardener, in an effort to solve his wife's murder, frees himself from the layers of neutrality he ... Read More
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- This product had a total of 987 reviews as of our last analysis date on Feb 25 2022.
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A wonderful story from an amazing storyteller. The color, the fears, and the depths of emotions as as vivid as the sunset. Than... Read More
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No one develops characters in this genre like le carre.
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I watched the movie with ralph fiennes afterwards and, while quite good, is no match for the book.
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Seller did not include my name or email w/ the shipment [which was a gift.
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The kgb may not be the villain of le carre's novels any longer, but there are plenty more bad actors ready to step into the gap.
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
In this case it is the pharmaceutical industry and those who are bribed, suborned or otherwise compromised by it.
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Some of the stylistic devices were a bit off-key but not enough to put one off.
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
A chillingly accurate exposure of the evil worlds of politics and corporate greed.
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Predictable is ths case is an acolade.