The Russia House by John le Carré

The Russia House

John le Carré

353 pages first pub 1989 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller mysterious slow-paced
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John le Carre's bestselling classic is a timeless spy thriller about the Iron Curtain and the tense relationship between Great Britain and Russia.John le Carré has earned worldwide acclaim with extraordinary spy novels, including The Russia House,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 546 reviews

Moods

adventurous 81%
mysterious 75%
reflective 56%
tense 50%
challenging 37%
dark 31%
funny 18%
informative 18%
hopeful 12%
sad 12%
emotional 6%
inspiring 6%
lighthearted 6%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 22%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 28% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.59

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