Call for the Dead
by John le Carré
Call for the Dead by John le Carré holds a well received rating of 3.77 out of 5, based on 9.6K reader ratings. First published in 1961. The book spans 160 pages.
About Call for the Dead
John le Carré classic novels deftly navigate readers through the intricate shadow worlds of international espionage with unsurpassed skill and knowledge, and have earned him -- and his hero, British Secret Service Agent George Smiley, who is introduced in this, his first novel -- unprecedented worldwide acclaim.George Smiley had liked Samuel Fennan, and now Fennan was dead from an apparent suicide. But why? Fennan, a Foreign Office man, had been under investigation for alleged Communist Party activities, but Smiley had made it clear that the investigation -- little more than a routine security check -- was over and that the file on Fennan could be closed. The very next day, Fennan was found dead with a note by his body saying his career was finished and he couldn't go on. Smiley was puzzled...
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | John le Carré |
| Published | 1961 |
| Pages | 160 |
| Genres | Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense |
| Average Rating | 3.77 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 9,611 |
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What genre is Call for the Dead?
Call for the Dead is categorized as Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is Call for the Dead worth reading?
Based on 9.6K reader ratings, Call for the Dead has an average score of 3.77 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Call for the Dead?
Call for the Dead has 160 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote Call for the Dead?
Call for the Dead was written by John le Carré. It was first published in 1961.
What is the ISBN for Call for the Dead?
The ISBN-13 for Call for the Dead is 9780743431680.0.
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