The Spy Who Came in From the Cold: A George Smiley Novel Audiobook

" A Classic and worth reading. If you love spy novels...This is a must. "

" Brilliant novel; characters are drawn painfully and exquisitely; maybe cold war backdrop is dated - but I loved this book. A master at work. "

" I think it's probably the best spy book ever written. Not glamorous, not Bond-ish, but gritty and dark. It portrays not only the isolation between the two Germanys, but the isolation between people, about loneliness and redemption. "

" Very interesting. On the surface a masterful thriller without a single word wasted. Beyond that a much deeper and engaging essay on ideologies, modern society and war. Also a fascinating perspective on an historical moment so recent yet so far gone. "

" I just wasn't expecting that something that seems so darn perfect and confidential can end this way!!! "

" Brilliant book, tragic story. Really well written and considerably less complex than tinker tailor soldier spy, this story follows two people who end up being the disposable pawns in the spy games of the cold war. It effectively illustrates the bleakness of life as a spy, the miserableness of the game, and the fact that ultimately you are completely expendable if your superiors feel they can get a better deal.. "

" Loved it. Cold War era spy novel with a great protagonist. Will definitely read more of Le Carre "

" It is ok. Too slow for me. "

" hated it. Couldn't even end it. "

" Classic cold war thriller published in the early sixties. Frank Muller did a great job with the characterizations and all the various accents. "

" Brilliant. On hold throughout as had some good twists, back and forth as to whether the Jewish character was working for Germany or UK. Sad ending, couldn't quite get title. "

" This is my current book for public transit. Graham Greene calls it "the best spy story I've ever read" -- and given that I haven't read very many spy stories, I'll probably end up saying the same thing. "

" Boring I really tried "

" It was OK. I guess I've always heard that this is one of the best spy novels ever, and it just didn't live up to my expectations. It was good--but it didn't change my life. "

" Good look into the Cold War. "

" Horrible horrible ending. "

" This is supposed to be one of the greatest spy novels ever written but I just could not finish it. I had a great deal of trouble keeping track of the characters as well as following the very jumpy storyline. What a disappointment after a big set-up. "

" It keep me on the edge of my seat until the very end. "

" I liked the twist although i couldn't care less about any of the characters apart from the main one here. His girlfriend was a bit ridiculous. "

" Unfortunately this book wasn't really my style; I could tell it was well written but it didn't draw me in. Also even if the ending worked, I didn't like it. "

" A very interesting look into the state of mind of the cold war and the cold warriors that fought it. "

" Claustrophobic. Good read. Nice intro to Le Carre. "

" Another ripper from the master. I almost feel I'm wasting words if I say anything else. "

" Clandestine. "