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Violence
Some
Violence; deaths; Cold War operations
Language
Barely any
Mild language
Sexual Content
Some
Affairs; sexual content
Substance Use
Barely any
Drinking
Emotional Intensity
Some
Themes of sacrifice, institutional loyalty, and the cost of espionage
What this book is about
Le Carré's 1977 novel (second in the Karla trilogy) follows Smiley as he leads the Circus's recovery after the Haydon betrayal, while journalist-spy Jerry Westerby pursues a financial trail to Hong Kong and beyond. Epic in scope; bittersweet. Features violence and adult content. For adults.
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