Smiley’s People
by John le Carré
Smiley's People by John le Carré holds a highly rated rating of 4.24 out of 5, based on 22.7K reader ratings. First published in 1979. The book spans 397 pages.
About Smiley's People
John le Carre's 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 -- unprecedented worldwide acclaim.Rounding off his astonishing vision of a clandestine world, master storyteller le Carre perfects his art in Smiley's People.In London at dead of night, George Smiley, sometime acting Chief of the Circus (aka the British Secret Service), is summoned from his lonely bed by news of the murder of an ex-agent. Lured back to active service, Smiley skillfully maneuvers his people -- the no-men of no-man's land -- into crisscrossing Paris, London, Germany, and Switzerland as he prepares for his own final, inevitable duel on the Berlin border with his Soviet counterpart and archenemy, Karla.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | John le Carré |
| Published | 1979 |
| Pages | 397 |
| Genres | Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 4.24 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 22,691 |
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What genre is Smiley's People?
Smiley's People is categorized as Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is Smiley's People worth reading?
Based on 22.7K reader ratings, Smiley's People has an average score of 4.24 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Smiley's People?
Smiley's People has 397 pages.
Who wrote Smiley's People?
Smiley's People was written by John le Carré. It was first published in 1979.
What is the ISBN for Smiley's People?
The ISBN-13 for Smiley's People is 9780743455800.0.
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