The Spy Who Came in From the Cold by John le Carré
This novel is a fascinating tale of espionage during the Cold War, centered around a British intelligence officer who is seemingly ready to end his spy career. However, he is given one last mission before his retirement: to bring down the head of East German Intelligence. As he navigates the dangerous world of spies and double agents, he is forced to confront his own past and the sacrifices he has made for his country. The story is a complex exploration of morality, loyalty, and the personal cost of political conflict.
The 177th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1963
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 200-300
- Words
- 62,500
- Original Language
- English
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- 3rd on The Top 100 Crime Novels of All Time (Crime Writers' Association)
- 6th on The Top 100 Mystery Novels of All Time (Mystery Writers of America)
- 39th on Top 100 Killer Thrillers (NPR)
- 67th on 100 Books of Classical and Modern Foreign Literature (The Union of Russian Writers)
- 73rd on Entertainment Weekly's Top 100 Novels (Entertainment Weekly)
- 361st on The Complete 500: OCLC (OCLC)
- 674th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- A Hundred Novels to Change Your Life (The Daily Mail)
- The Modern Library: The Two Hundred Best Novels in English Since 1950 (The Modern Library (Book))
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- Best Books (Fiction, Prose) : Experts Choose Their Favourites (The Book "Best Books")
- The 80 Books Every Man Should Read (Esquire)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- The 100 Best Mystery and Thriller Books of All Time (Time)
- The Books You've Always Meant to Read (Waterstones)
- TIME Magazine All Time 100 Novels (TIME Magazine)
- The 100 Best Crime Novels and Thrillers since 1945 (The Times)