Classic le Carré - the good and the not so good. The engaging plot centres on a top-secret mission to Gibraltar recounted in typical racy style. But half-way through, something goes wrong with the mission, and consequently the plot. Without spoiling the story, the premise that drives the second half is somewhat weak and surprisingly, he pulls his political punches. As usual, the ending comes quickly, perhaps too quickly but it is suitably enigmatic and bleak.
(Jeremy Miller - bwl 69 Summer 2013 ) |
