It is, in fact, a novel to soothe the jangled nerves, which is the main reason I enjoy it. Following an hour or so of uninterrupted reading in the evening, I emerge, unsuspected by wife, dog, or even cat, as Smiley himself, incredibly calm and in full control. The spell will be shattered by an alarm clock the next morning, but at the end of the day I shall return to London and have another go at setting things right. For questions or comments about a review, please contact the person listed at the top of the review. Ed's Internet Book Review is copyright 1995-2001, Dr. Edwin V. Bell, II, all rights reserved.
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