Call for the Dead: A George Smiley Novel by John le Carré

Call for the Dead: A George Smiley Novel

George Smiley #1

John le Carré

157 pages • first pub 1961 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller informative medium-paced
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From the New York Times bestselling author of A Legacy of Spies. John le Carr 's new novel, Agent Running in the Field, is coming October 2019. Go back to Whitehall and look for more spies on your drawing boards.George Smiley is no one's idea of ...

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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%

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3.66

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