The Honourable Schoolboy by John le Carré

The Honourable Schoolboy

George Smiley #6

John le Carré

533 pages first pub 1977 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller mysterious slow-paced
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For readers who crave intricate, slow-burning mysteries and espionage thrillers that delve into the complexities of the Cold War era, The Honourable Schoolboy by John le Carré is a masterful, captivating read that will transport you to the shadowy world of international intrigue and espionage.

Community Reviews

3.73
based on 1,598 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 67%

tense: 63%

adventurous: 60%

dark: 50%

challenging: 39%

reflective: 18%

sad: 12%

emotional: 10%

informative: 6%

funny: 3%


Pace

3% of readers chose fast
40% of readers chose medium
56% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

30% of readers chose Plot
60% of readers chose A mix
9% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

33% of readers chose Yes
27% of readers chose Complicated
38% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

10% of readers chose Yes
52% of readers chose Complicated
36% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

43% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
44% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

71% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
10% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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