Scan barcode
368 pages • first pub 1978 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781857150711
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Everyman’s Library
Publication date: 19 March 1992
Description
A leak is traced to a small sub-section of SIS, sparking off the inevitable security checks, tensions and suspicions. The sort of atmosphere where mistakes could be made? For Maurice Castle it is the end of the line anyway and time for him to reti...
Community Reviews Summary of 425 reviews
Moods
mysterious 64%
emotional 41%
sad 41%
dark 35%
reflective 35%
adventurous 29%
challenging 29%
funny 17%
hopeful 5%
informative 5%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 43% | Plot: 31% | Character: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 40% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 6% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 46% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 21%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Animal death, Racism, War
368 pages • first pub 1978 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781857150711
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Everyman’s Library
Publication date: 19 March 1992
Description
A leak is traced to a small sub-section of SIS, sparking off the inevitable security checks, tensions and suspicions. The sort of atmosphere where mistakes could be made? For Maurice Castle it is the end of the line anyway and time for him to reti...
Community Reviews Summary of 425 reviews
Moods
mysterious 64%
emotional 41%
sad 41%
dark 35%
reflective 35%
adventurous 29%
challenging 29%
funny 17%
hopeful 5%
informative 5%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 43% | Plot: 31% | Character: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 40% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 6% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 46% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 21%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Animal death, Racism, War