The Spy Who Came in from the Cold

The Spy Who Came in from the Cold

1963 • 301 pages

Ratings103

Average rating4

15

DISCLAIMER: I listened to this on the Libby app through the Library, which listed this as an unabridged audiobook, however it was actually a three hour BBC radio adaptation miniseries. I'm still going to count this as read, haha.

This was well produced with several different voice actors, including Brian Cox in the lead role, giving great performances. It was a neat way to experience the story.

I thought it was a bit slow to start and I'm not sure I was following all the setup as well as I should have been, but once the story goes into full intrigue mode it had me hooked. Each new piece of information revealed keeps you changing your mind as to how things will resolve. The book also raises some broader political and moral questions, asking how far is too far for the greater good.

I'll probably try to read some more le Carré in the future, maybe even another BBC production!

January 15, 2019Report this review