George Smiley is one of the great characters in fiction, and the tension of the relationship with his wife (who only appears fleetingly at the end of the novel) adds another dimension to an already complex and beautifully drawn character. This is the first version of 'Tinker Tailor' I've actually got through and completely understood. I have to admit that I have tried to read the novel and watch the BBC series, and the first defeated me and the second completely baffled me. Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Unlike certain other audiobooks who shall not be named, he goes easy on the accents and avoids giving esterhazy or max ludicrous james-bond style voices. Which character – as performed by Michael Jayston – was your favourite?Īll of the characters were wonderfully performed, but especially the continental. The opening chapter that partially reveals Jim Prideaux's identity, half-seen through the eyes of the Bill Roach is one of the most nuanced sketches ever written What was one of the most memorable moments of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy? The plot may be a little hard to follow but it is a nice change from your usual espionage thriller where intelligence involves shooting up a large number of foreign cars.
John le Carre is excellent in evoking the 70s of the cold war, a time of general paranoia and institutional green paint on linoleum walls. Every Character in the book, from the slow-burning, quiet Protagonist Smiley to the Rakish Guillam are wonderfully fleshed out and memorable. John Le Carre is the undisputed master of the genre and Tinker tailor is his masterpiece. Where does Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
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