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268 pages • first pub 1978 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143105565
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 30 September 2008
Description
Maurice Castle is a high-level operative in the British secret service during the Cold War. He is deeply in love with his African wife, who escaped apartheid South Africa with the help of his communist friend. Despite his misgivings, Castle decide...
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
268 pages • first pub 1978 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143105565
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 30 September 2008
Description
Maurice Castle is a high-level operative in the British secret service during the Cold War. He is deeply in love with his African wife, who escaped apartheid South Africa with the help of his communist friend. Despite his misgivings, Castle decide...
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