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The Secret Pilgrim

by John le Carré
12 CDs. library ed. unabridged. 3 hrs. AudioGO. 2010. ISBN 9780792773696. $39.95; digital download. F
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This title is an oddity among le Carré's espionage fiction for being a loosely connected group of stories more than a novel, as top spy George Smiley's protégé Ned reflects upon his career during a lecture by his mentor. Ned's story reflects upon his growing awareness of the moral ambiguity of his endeavors. The first-person narrative gives veteran le Carré interpreter Michael Jayston an excellent opportunity to use inflection to convey nuances to reveal both theme and character.
VERDICT The anecdotal, episodic nature of the tale makes it easier to follow than some of le Carré's labyrinthine novels.
Reviewed by Michael Adams, CUNY Graduate Ctr., New York , Nov 15, 2012
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