tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post3547838441501983722..comments2024-03-28T21:19:01.330+02:00Comments on Book Girl of Mur-y-Castell: Review: Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy - John le CarréBlodeueddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-7695428710955576102012-08-26T12:20:25.714+03:002012-08-26T12:20:25.714+03:00I actually enjoyed the book more than the film, th...I actually enjoyed the book more than the film, though I did think that the 2011 film adaptation improved on some elements. In any case, I hope you enjoy it. rameauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16552920853028898768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-4873961842423507852012-08-26T02:52:15.521+03:002012-08-26T02:52:15.521+03:00I haven't seen the movie or read the book. I ...I haven't seen the movie or read the book. I have heard great things about the movie, though, and I'm glad to see you enjoyed this book as well - I should look into it!Aartihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02354873119188597611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-39556913778792032002012-08-25T20:33:26.505+03:002012-08-25T20:33:26.505+03:00Thank you.
The writing is so different from what...Thank you. <br /><br />The writing is so different from what I've been reading lately that in a way it jumped out at me more than anything else. I realise it's not for everyone but I do like it. <br /><br />When I'm done with the George Smiley books, I might try The Constant Gardner and The Tailor of Panama, both of which I've seen as films but have not read the books, yet.rameauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16552920853028898768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-14690012147240355722012-08-25T20:28:53.051+03:002012-08-25T20:28:53.051+03:00It's definitely the best le Carré novel I'...It's definitely the best le Carré novel I've read and old enough to be in the library, I should hope. Should make your experimenting a little easier.<br /><br />I hope you like it.rameauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16552920853028898768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-40445191667874974002012-08-24T04:27:54.666+03:002012-08-24T04:27:54.666+03:00I am curious about this one, because I had heard o...I am curious about this one, because I had heard of the author, but not read any of his work. Thanks for the tip about the writing. Good to know. Excellent review.Jenny Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04077659644092707107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-48371543118986847532012-08-21T18:01:13.171+03:002012-08-21T18:01:13.171+03:00I can see why it's difficult for you to review...I can see why it's difficult for you to review a book you loved - I often have the same trouble. I am so glad that you did enjoy this one though! I do want to read this, but it's not my usual type of book. I will have to check it out soon, though. :)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.steppingoutofthepage.co.uk" rel="nofollow">Steph @ SteppingOutOfThePage.co.uk</a>Stepping Out of the Pagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01525783027752072399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-84613658835578954562012-08-20T00:17:25.040+03:002012-08-20T00:17:25.040+03:00It's difficult to write a review for a book I ...It's difficult to write a review for a book I loved at any time, full stop. When I fall head over heels in love with a book I tend to forget or ignore their quirks and faults and completely forget to properly critique the thing. <br /><br />The review above, is a prime example of that.rameauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16552920853028898768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-54842264874203767332012-08-20T00:15:09.803+03:002012-08-20T00:15:09.803+03:00Thanks. It's not for everyone.Thanks. It's not for everyone.rameauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16552920853028898768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-57281123877155428482012-08-20T00:14:34.149+03:002012-08-20T00:14:34.149+03:00I've started to pay attention to the credits m...I've started to pay attention to the credits more just to pick up books to read, though, I don't really need to do that anymore. I have more than enough books on my list already.rameauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16552920853028898768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-42839314005225984782012-08-20T00:13:18.840+03:002012-08-20T00:13:18.840+03:00It was wit and boring paperwork that won the day h...It was wit and boring paperwork that won the day here, and I loved every moment of it.rameauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16552920853028898768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-45055414931188283002012-08-20T00:12:24.246+03:002012-08-20T00:12:24.246+03:00Or I simply suck at oohing and aahing and wouldn&#...Or I simply suck at oohing and aahing and wouldn't recognise a proper squee review if I walked into one. <br /><br />For me, the fascination with le Carré's work is less about what he writes than about than how he writes it. He focuses on the action--by which I mean how someone reacts to the news or behaves under interrogation rather than chasing down a runner on the street or shooting at everything until the birds fall from the trees. He uses descriptions sparsely and doesn't feel the need to underline + highlight + hit the reader on the head with a sledgehammer to get the point across. <br /><br />I love it when an author doesn't underestimate their readers. rameauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16552920853028898768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-57267730974089240202012-08-20T00:05:46.481+03:002012-08-20T00:05:46.481+03:00You're welcome and thank you.You're welcome and thank <i>you.</i>rameauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16552920853028898768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-44279333109036452752012-08-20T00:05:20.833+03:002012-08-20T00:05:20.833+03:00It is. I'm thinking of this one as my palate c...It is. I'm thinking of this one as my palate cleanser now. rameauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16552920853028898768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-56578143440185360212012-08-20T00:04:08.797+03:002012-08-20T00:04:08.797+03:00I liked the new film too, just not as much as the ...I liked the new film too, just not as much as the book. rameauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16552920853028898768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-81918087952363325992012-08-20T00:03:26.079+03:002012-08-20T00:03:26.079+03:00Don't feel too bad. I remember watching The Ta...Don't feel too bad. I remember watching The Tailor of Panama and completely blacking out on the fact that it was based on a le Carré novel. Also, it's way too easy to walk past a man who has his own shelf for his books in my local library. rameauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16552920853028898768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-10523406574628021772012-08-20T00:01:23.521+03:002012-08-20T00:01:23.521+03:00It's definitely the best le Carré novel I'...It's definitely the best le Carré novel I've read and I've read several this summer. I think Anachronist reviewed the book too and though she liked it less than I did, she liked it too: <br /><br />http://booksasportablepiecesofthought.blogspot.fi/2012/06/review-tinker-tailor-soldier-spy-by.htmlrameauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16552920853028898768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-34136869496674734822012-08-19T20:45:48.182+03:002012-08-19T20:45:48.182+03:00it's so difficult to write a review so long af...it's so difficult to write a review so long after you've read a book!Carrie at In the Hammock Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01496016097652195216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-35076429286872116292012-08-19T20:09:22.158+03:002012-08-19T20:09:22.158+03:00eh, I may have to pass this one up. I will probabl...eh, I may have to pass this one up. I will probably not even watch the movie. lol. great review though!Carole Raehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613257306239357553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-37163427804059054942012-08-19T03:45:47.208+03:002012-08-19T03:45:47.208+03:00Sounds very good, I had no idea this was a book, I...Sounds very good, I had no idea this was a book, I saw the film previews.The Bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10217390642323530030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-73703381357938696722012-08-18T20:53:42.439+03:002012-08-18T20:53:42.439+03:00SOunds intriguing the mind games. Love it when I c...SOunds intriguing the mind games. Love it when I connect with a book and feel like it speaks to me. <br />Brandi from <a href="http://blkosiner.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Blkosiner’s Book Blog</a>brandileigh2003https://www.blogger.com/profile/01669251993917961293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-59753944523340126322012-08-18T19:56:14.557+03:002012-08-18T19:56:14.557+03:00Sometimes a books is is so good you just can'...Sometimes a books is is so good you just can't put your finger on all the great stuff. Sounds like one I need to read!Amusedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12657337249497691366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-5884166993771153392012-08-18T16:29:38.698+03:002012-08-18T16:29:38.698+03:00Thank you Rameau :=DThank you Rameau :=DBlodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-18042259209519704452012-08-18T16:15:01.258+03:002012-08-18T16:15:01.258+03:00peeking out from my rock..LOL Sounds like a good r...peeking out from my rock..LOL Sounds like a good read :)Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15658833731713991138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-25886129259944469052012-08-18T14:59:45.902+03:002012-08-18T14:59:45.902+03:00I don't think I know this one but I'm curi...I don't think I know this one but I'm curious about the movie, I think I'll try this one before.Mellianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16406103812986322082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-87407432141480403982012-08-18T14:55:50.627+03:002012-08-18T14:55:50.627+03:00I live under a rock, I really do. Haven't hear...I live under a rock, I really do. Haven't heard of this book, author or movie before. Oops. :) But, now I know! :)Ninahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11698452908549878264noreply@blogger.com