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John le Carre: The Biography
Adam Sisman
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Publisher
Harper
Date
November 3, 2015
Biography
Non-Fiction
A biography of the internationally acclaimed author of
The Spy Who Came in from the Cold
,
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
, and
A Perfect Spy
.
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Michiko Kakutani
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The New York Times
“In
John le Carré: The Biography
Mr. Sisman creates an insightful and highly readable portrait of a writer and a man who has often been as elusive and enigmatic as his fictional heroes.”
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Adam Woog
,
The Seattle Times
“Sisman’s portrait is cogent, tirelessly researched, and always absorbing. It’s also massive, and sometimes overly detailed.”
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Robert McCrum
,
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“A fascinating truce between candour and guile.”
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