Mission Song by John le Carré, John le Carré

Mission Song

John le Carré, John le Carré

356 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction thriller mysterious slow-paced
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Mission Song by John le Carré is ideal for readers who relish intricate, morally complex thrillers that explore the shadows of political intrigue and personal ethics within the turbulent backdrop of post-colonial Africa.

Description

As an interpreter of African languages, Bruno Salvador is much in demand. He makes it a principle to remain neutral - no matter what he hears. But when he is summoned on a secret job for British Intelligence, he is told he will have to get his ha...

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Community Reviews

3.29
based on 430 reviews

Moods

dark: 58%

tense: 58%

adventurous: 50%

mysterious: 50%

challenging: 33%

funny: 25%

sad: 25%

informative: 16%

reflective: 16%

emotional: 8%

Pace

9% of readers chose fast
45% of readers chose medium
45% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

10% of readers chose Plot
60% of readers chose A mix
30% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

50% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
30% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

50% of readers chose Yes
30% of readers chose Complicated
20% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

80% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
10% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

66% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
11% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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