" Let's face it, LeCarre is a master. He has spawned a generation of writers who would like very much to do what he does. He knows how to create a scene, a dialogue, a character, a story. He did it all here again, in very fine form. A European banker, a young activist, an emigrant, all likeable, all believeable. But somehow I wasn't as involved as I often am. I think it might have something to do with the motivation of the characters. Never thought I was so picky, but when it comes to life and death spy stories, my motivation has to ring absolutely true. Makes me want to go back to the ones I always thought were fantastic and see what made me believe. "
— Trish, 1/13/2014