The Constant Gardener
by:
John le Carré (author)
Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9785559171357 (5559171352)
Publisher: Scribner Book Company
Edition language: English
Yeah, this isn't the best le Carre. The beginning of the book was quite engrossing, and then it is like it takes a right turn. The husband's investiagtion is just annoying on some levels. 3 stars because of the beginning.
Interesting theme, horrible writing, boring characters. That's it.
Holy cow and for the love of Batman was this a good book. I know that I've been subsisting mostly on YA dystopian romances and sci-fi/fantasy "escapist" stuff for the past nine months or so, so you might not trust my judgement at this point, but you should really believe me when I say that this is...
Full review on my blog Guiltless ReadingThe book in one sentence: British diplomat Justin Quayle, seeks to uncover the truth behind his activist wife's murder in Nigeria -- revealing an international conspiracy of a corrupt government and pharmaceutical company.My thoughts: Halfway through, I was ge...
Perhaps it's a bit formulaic, but I loved this book. I thought about it when I wasn't reading it, drew out the final 100 pages, and still have dreams about it.
15 years ago
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