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  • Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and Other George Smiley Stories
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Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and Other George Smiley Stories Audible Audiobook – Abridged

John le Carré (Author, Narrator), Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd (Publisher)
4.4 out of 5 stars 13,311 ratings

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Call for the Dead (Abridged): George Smiley had liked the man and now the man was dead. But why? Fennan was dead with a note by his body saying his career was finished and he couldn’t go on. Smiley decides to investigate—only to uncover a murderous conspiracy with its roots in his own secret wartime past.

A Murder of Quality (Abridged): Miss Ailsa Brimley is in a quandary. She's received a peculiar letter from Mrs Stella Rode, saying that she fears her husband is trying to kill her. Reluctant to go to the police, Miss Brimley calls upon her old wartime colleague, George Smiley. Unfortunately, it's too late. Mrs Rode has just been murdered. To discover the truth, Smiley must lift the lid on a world of hidden passions and dangerous hatreds....

The Spy Who Came in from the Cold (Abridged): In the shadow of the newly erected Berlin Wall, Alec Leamas watches as his last agent is shot dead by East German sentries. For Leamas, the head of Berlin Station, the Cold War is over. As he faces the prospect of retirement or worse—a desk job—Control offers him a unique opportunity for revenge.

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (Abridged): The man he knew as 'Control' is dead, and the young Turks who forced him out now run the circus. But George Smiley isn't quite ready for retirement—especially when a pretty, would-be defector surfaces with a shocking accusation: a Soviet mole has penetrated the highest level of British Intelligence.

Smiley's People (Abridged): George Smiley was summoned from his dubious retirement by two seemingly unconnected events—an old woman in Paris is promised the return of a daughter she will never see, and a handover is to take place on a steamer in Hamburg.

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  1. Book 5 of 9
    George Smiley
  2. Listening Length
    12 hours and 56 minutes
  3. Author
    John le Carré
  4. Narrator
    John le Carré
  5. Audible release date
    July 1 2022
  6. Language
    English
  7. Publisher
    Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd
  8. ASIN
    B0B4PHTV1H
  9. Version
    Abridged
  10. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Book 5 of 9 George Smiley
Listening Length 12 hours and 56 minutes
Author John le Carré
Narrator John le Carré
Audible.ca Release Date July 01 2022
Publisher Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd
Program Type Audiobook
Version Abridged
Language English
ASIN B0B4PHTV1H
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Customers find the plot of the book extraordinarily worthwhile, interesting, and entertaining. They describe it as a complex spy novel well-built and driven. Readers also mention it's a story of human life and a good background for the early BBC adaptation of Tinker, Taylor, Soldier, Spy.

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"Even if you’ve seen the film the novel is extraordinarily worthwhile. It can be quite slow in the first half but picks up rapidly from there...." Read more

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"...who has never read a John Le Carre novel, be warned - his writing style is quite unique, and his characters can be extremely unlikeable and unlikely...." Read more

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  • James Lee
    5.0 out of 5 stars terrific
    Reviewed in Canada on June 10, 2024
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    not quite as good as Smily’s People but much better than the Honourable Schoolboy but all Smiley books were his best writing and a pity he didnt write more
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  • thegreenhillsofafrica
    4.0 out of 5 stars the spy who came looking for the traitor
    Reviewed in Canada on June 22, 2024
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    Even if you’ve seen the film the novel is extraordinarily worthwhile. It can be quite slow in the first half but picks up rapidly from there. Like The Spy Who Came in From the Cold, Tinker Tailor transcends its genre. It’s far more than a spy story. It’s a story of human life.
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  • C.Bourgeois
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    Reviewed in Canada on September 10, 2023
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    I wanted to read this book ever since I saw the movie. I was looking it in paperback as I want to take it on vacation to read on the plane. I am very happy to have found it at a good price and since it is no longer available at my local bookstore, it makes it even more special.
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  • dww
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
    Reviewed in Canada on December 18, 2023
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    Good background for early BBC adaptation of Tinker, Taylor, Soldier, Spy.
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  • Dejan C
    3.0 out of 5 stars A difficult read
    Reviewed in Canada on September 23, 2024
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    I agree with the reviewers who say the book is just too convoluted. Maybe I’m just not smart enough for it. I got through it but can’t say I enjoyed it.
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  • A. Lee
    5.0 out of 5 stars LeCarre 'the best'
    Reviewed in Canada on June 30, 2023
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    Lots of twists and turns, great cast of characters,
    and the master lays out an unpredictable path.
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  • Jaskirat Singh
    4.0 out of 5 stars A bit of a challenging read
    Reviewed in Canada on July 9, 2023
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    Tinker Taylor Soldier Spy is certainly a challenging read with a complex writing style maybe its just me as English is not my first language. The plot is intriguing, but I found the language could have been simpler to help the reader better grasp the narrative. However, compared to The Spy Who Came in from the Cold, also by John le Carré, it maintains the same thrilling vibe. Both are excellent reads for those who enjoy intricate narratives however, I found The Spy Who Came in from the Cold to be a easier read.
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  • Roger Larry
    5.0 out of 5 stars A masterpiece
    Reviewed in Canada on October 7, 2020
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    An astonishingly complex and moving thriller that is also great literature. Perhaps his finest novel. A classic that will endure for its weaving together of twentieth century history with character suspense and profound feeling. A heady combination.
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  • Gerard
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect product
    Reviewed in the Netherlands on May 4, 2025
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    Quick delivery, well packed, products as displayed, very pleased!😁
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  • ARWard
    5.0 out of 5 stars Really is a modern classic
    Reviewed in Spain on February 5, 2020
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    Can’t believe I took so long to get round to reading these - really terrific, intelligent writing, characters, plot and tension. Absolutely hooked
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  • tomasz
    5.0 out of 5 stars classic book. the amzaon envelope was...
    Reviewed in Poland on June 22, 2024
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    classic book. the amzaon envelope was damaged, with holes and wrinkles but the book survived
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    5.0 out of 5 stars a true classic.absorbing trully riveting.
    Reviewed in France on April 19, 2013
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    transcends the genre.remarkable book.the strenght of carachtaeization and intricate plot set this novel apart.the style of LE carré 's style is musical and poetic.
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