The best book I've read this year.It does a nice job of showing how obtuse people in the spy world,and politicians really can be.We are introduced to The best book I've read this year.It does a nice job of showing how obtuse people in the spy world,and politicians really can be.We are introduced to artists and politicians,some of them famous,and heroes,many of them unknown until now.The author gives insight into how his characters are created,most of them based on real people.Le Carre is briliantly funny and very honest in describing himself.His descriptions of people who suffer at the hands of self important bureaucrats and leaders,whether in the arab countries,or Vietnam,Cambodia,Russia,Rwanda,or even Hollywood are touching and illuminating.Read this book.I learned history,psychology,lots of stuff.I have read a few of his books,now I am going to read the rest....more