Summary & Study Guide The Spy Who Came In From the Cold by John le Carré

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The Spy Who Came in from the Cold Study Guide consists of approx. 33 pages of summaries and analysis on The Spy Who Came in from the Cold by John le Carré.

This study guide includes the following Plot Summary, Chapter Summaries & Analysis, Characters, Objects/Places, Themes, Style, Quotes, and Topics for Discussion.

Genres: Fiction, Espionage, Thriller, Mystery, Spy Thriller

40 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 9, 2011

Reviews

[Phillip Frey · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had always wanted to read the book after having seen the film. It was a very long time afterward that I had finally read it. John Le Carre is a superb writer, this particular book being one of suspense.

[Chuck Emmer · Rating 4 out of 5]

John le Carré

[Ian Wallace · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is probably the first best and possibly most accurate cold war spy book, the one that launched a genre. Few authors get to invent a new category (mockumentary, etc.) but Le Carre does so here.

Lays out the foundation for the Karla trilogy to come.

Also interesting are the author's views on the public discrace of a debate around the intelligence leading to the Iraq war, and his take on the cold war.

The book looks into the personal cost and moral bankruptcy of spying.

[Aaron Doty · Rating 5 out of 5]

I don't know why it has taken me so long to decide to read this novel. I guess that, despite being a huge reader of science fiction and crime thrillers, I always thought spy stories were a bit silly. This dark and gritty drama is not that. It is tautly written and beautifully austere. In my case, it was also the perfect accompaniment to a visit to Berlin coinciding with the 25th anniversary of the fall of the wall. My appetite is now thoroughly whetted for some more le Carré.

[Karen Sneddon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic book,wonderful atmosphere,great characters and a realistic and untrusting world of the spy. Great plot and twists , I know it was a good ending but I would have liked a happier one!! Fully deserves the title as best spy novel,a definite must read for the avid reader.

[Dani · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was awesome. Read it a while ago so my memory's a bit fuzzy but I do remember being completely drawn in by it. Spies and intrigue and everything! John le Carré's pretty great and I can't wait to read more of his books!

[Jonathan · Rating 4 out of 5]

the classic spy novel that set the stage for so many others. in some ways, it was a simple tale but the characters are interesting and fun, and the cold war era story depicts some of the chilling reality of that time in Europe,

[Karyn Forbes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent... great atmosphere.

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

fantastic

[Denis · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best spy detective reading I've ever read! The environment of cold war and spy "technologies" are described with talent and realism

[Jillian]

this book is the reason I'm reading all of John le Carré's books. A fantastic introduction to a brilliant author and master of his genre

[Michael · Rating 4 out of 5]

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[Denise DeRocher · Rating 4 out of 5]

The best of the best in international espionage!!! Written by a true Brit!

[Shirley · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have not read Le Carre for some time as I used to find him quite hard going. However, I got stuck into this one and enjoyed the spy yarn

[Sameen Farouk · Rating 4 out of 5]

sad ending

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Marvellous story, brilliantly plotted with atmospheric descriptions, intriguing characters which keep you spellbound until the end.

[Marietta · Rating 4 out of 5]

a fun and fascinating read about Cold War spies...entertaining history. smartly written.