“Call for the Dead,” by John Le Carré
Novel, 1961 The first George Smiley novel, setting the scene with some wonderful character building, domestic-based espionage and a generally downbeat atmosphere which feels both plausible and eerie. The familiarity with setting and the low key action both draw the reader in, and the lack of glamour – made explicit in the opening description of Smiley’s failed marriage – contrast with other tropes and examples … Continue reading “Call for the Dead,” by John Le Carré
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