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The Constant Gardener by John le Carré

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ranflanflana91's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging emotional inspiring mysterious sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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3.0

Mixed. Clearly an excellent writer, especially loved a few of the comedic breaks where the narration focuses on Sandy and Gloria and satirizes the British diplomatic workers who are clearly more invested in the trappings of the office and the spoils of their neocolony. Yes, they were entertaining foils to Justin and his rather anemic quest for.. Justice. Even then, gosh, pages 100-200 were a slog, and the whole plot did not include any of the satisfying whodunnit sleights of the pen that I expected.

cle1862's review against another edition

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dark mysterious sad tense slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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4.0

Superb novel and thoroughly enjoyable from start to finish. My first time reading any John LeCarre but not my last.

Riveting read with great characters, both in terms of good and evil. I absolutely detested all the Male suits except Justin and Donohoe.

Although this is fiction no doubt what it describes is unfortunately a reality for many around the world.

Very thought provoking and eye opening. I'm looking forward to reading more by the author.