Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy
by John le Carré
Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy by John le Carré holds a highly rated rating of 4.04 out of 5, based on 40.9K reader ratings. First published in 1974. The book spans 379 pages.
About Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy
A modern classic in which John le Carré expertly creates a total vision of a secret world, Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy begins George Smiley's chess match of wills and wits with Karla, his Soviet counterpart. It is now beyond a doubt that a mole, implanted decades ago by Moscow Centre, has burrowed his way into the highest echelons of British Intelligence. His treachery has already blown some of its most vital operations and its best networks. It is clear that the double agent is one of its own kind. But which one? George Smiley is assigned to identify him. And once identified, the traitor must be destroyed.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | John le Carré |
| Published | 1974 |
| Pages | 379 |
| Genres | Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Classics, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 4.04 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 40,871 |
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What genre is Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy?
Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy is categorized as Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy worth reading?
Based on 40.9K reader ratings, Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy has an average score of 4.04 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy?
Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy has 379 pages.
Who wrote Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy?
Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy was written by John le Carré. It was first published in 1974.
What is the ISBN for Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy?
The ISBN-13 for Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy is 9780743457900.0.
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