The Constant Gardener
by John le Carré
The Constant Gardener by John le Carré holds a well received rating of 3.78 out of 5, based on 13.3K reader ratings. First published in 2001. The book spans 496 pages.
About The Constant Gardener
Now a major motion picture from Fernando Meirelles, the Academy Award-nominated director of City of God The Constant Gardener is a magnificent exploration of the new world order by one of the most compelling and elegant storytellers of our time. The novel opens in northern Kenya with the gruesome murder of Tessa Quayle--young, beautiful, and dearly beloved to husband Justin. When Justin sets out on a personal odyssey to uncover the mystery of her death, what he finds could make him not only a suspect among his own colleagues, but a target for Tessa's killers as well. A master chronicler of the betrayals of ordinary people caught in political conflict, John le Carre portrays the dark side of unbridled capitalism as only he can. In The Constant Gardener he tells a compelling, complex story of a man elevated through tragedy as Justin Quayle--amateur gardener, aging widower, and ineffectual bureaucrat--discovers his own natural resources, and the extraordinary courage of the woman he barely had time to love.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | John le Carré |
| Published | 2001 |
| Pages | 496 |
| Genres | Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense |
| Average Rating | 3.78 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 13,347 |
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What genre is The Constant Gardener?
The Constant Gardener is categorized as Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is The Constant Gardener worth reading?
Based on 13.3K reader ratings, The Constant Gardener has an average score of 3.78 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Constant Gardener?
The Constant Gardener has 496 pages.
Who wrote The Constant Gardener?
The Constant Gardener was written by John le Carré. It was first published in 2001.
What is the ISBN for The Constant Gardener?
The ISBN-13 for The Constant Gardener is 9780743287200.0.
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