This is the wholly satisfying ending to what started in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. LeCarre. is a past master at character development

I enjoyed this book. I think LeCarre must not have been very good at his previous career, but he can write at least

This book portrays the utterly useless cold war spy trade so very well. Lies, deceit, homicide and ruined lives are the "trade craft" of this war. Competition is keen to be the cleverest spy master. Whether you win or lose bitter disappointment is your prize.