Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy by John le Carré
In this espionage thriller, a semi-retired British intelligence officer is tasked with uncovering a Soviet mole within the highest ranks of the British Secret Service. As he delves deeper into the investigation, he uncovers a web of betrayal and deceit that reaches far beyond the mole, threatening the very fabric of the British intelligence community. The novel is a masterful blend of suspense, intrigue, and complex characterization that explores themes of loyalty, identity, and the murky world of international espionage.
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This book is on the following lists:
- 30th on The Top 100 Mystery Novels of All Time (Mystery Writers of America)
- 33rd on The Top 100 Crime Novels of All Time (Crime Writers' Association)
- 47th on Top 100 Killer Thrillers (NPR)
- 78th on The 100 Greatest Novels of All Time: The List (The Observer)
- 93rd on The Telegraph’s 100 Novels Everyone Should Read (Telegraph)
- 692nd on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 100 Books to Read in a Lifetime (Amazon.com (UK))
- 110 Best Books: The Perfect Library (The Telegraph)