Title: A classic
Review: I was prompted to re-read the book after watching the latest movie adaptation. The movie was awful. Not only did it take handsful of liberties [the scene with Tony Esterhase being threatened with repatriation is one of the worst], but it just couldn't compete withe the BBC/Paramount Pictures multi-hour version.As I re-read, I could see why producers would be attracted to this book. The dialog and scene-setting are superb; the main character, George Smiley is a real human not a Bond-like fantasy; and the plot line is compelling.
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