'Karla's Choice' Review: George Smiley Returns.

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  • Author(s): Taylor, D.J. (AUTHOR)
  • Source:
    Wall Street Journal - Online Edition. 10/19/2024, pN.PAG-N.PAG. 1p.
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    • Subject Terms:
      POLITICAL attitudes; PUBLIC opinion; SPIES; CIVIL service; FILIAL piety
    • Abstract:
      "Karla's Choice" by Nick Harkaway is a novel that brings back George Smiley, John le Carré's iconic spy character, in a fresh Cold War intrigue setting. The story navigates the complexities of Smiley's timeline and age adjustments throughout the series, placing him in a suspenseful plot in 1963. The novel captures the essence of le Carré's spy world with familiar characters and intricate webs of espionage, although some critics note a sense of obligation in the author's approach to reviving the beloved franchise. [Extracted from the article]
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