Title: The Finest Espionage Novel Ever?
Review: Many who are/were "in the business" have stated that it is. I know as a lay reader that it's the most fascinating spy story I've ever experienced, and the most superbly written.Note: for a supplemental treat, see the BBC 6-part television adaptation produced in the 1970's starring Alec Guinness and an extraordinary supporting cast. LeCarre considered this to be as perfect an adaptation of any of his works as he could imagine, and he dedicated the final book in his "Karla" trilogy to Guinness in tribute.
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