Call for the Dead by John le Carré

Call for the Dead

George Smiley #1

John le Carré

160 pages first pub 1961 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller informative medium-paced
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George Smiley is no one's idea of a spy—which is perhaps why he's such a natural. But Smiley apparently made a mistake. After a routine security interview, he concluded that the affable Samuel Fennan had nothing to hide. Why, then, did the man fro...

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Moods

mysterious 90%
tense 51%
adventurous 48%
dark 38%
reflective 13%
challenging 10%
emotional 5%
informative 5%
sad 5%
funny 3%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 41%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | A mix: 33% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 56% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 29% | No: 21% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 51% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.66

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