We met on Wednesday and I think I can say that
there was unanimous enthusiasm for Tinker, Tailor...
I remember the classic BBC dramatisation from the 70s, with Alec
Guinness. I was in the sixth form and it was the kind of drama that
everyone talked about.
I read it then as well, and have never read anything else by Le Carre.
When the recent film came out it made me think about reading it again
and hence choosing it as my book this month.
I was not disappointed. It’s a thoroughly good read, a story very well
told. We all felt Le Carre must have inside knowledge to be able to
create that world so vividly. Only Jane has finished it so far, it
needs savouring and concentration. You just know that nothing is in
there without a reason and there are alot of names and details to hold
onto. It’s a bit strange as well to be reading this time knowing who
the mole is, but I’m still enjoying it.