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THE HONOURABLE SCHOOLBOY
Book • 1978
John le Carre's "The Honourable Schoolboy" is a complex spy thriller set against the backdrop of 1970s Hong Kong.
The novel follows the intricate operations of the British Secret Intelligence Service (SIS) as they navigate the political landscape of the Cold War. Le Carre masterfully weaves together themes of betrayal, deception, and moral ambiguity, exploring the human cost of espionage.
The story delves into the lives of various characters, each with their own motivations and secrets, creating a suspenseful and thought-provoking narrative.
The novel's detailed descriptions of Hong Kong and its portrayal of the waning days of the American presence in Vietnam add depth and historical context.
The novel follows the intricate operations of the British Secret Intelligence Service (SIS) as they navigate the political landscape of the Cold War. Le Carre masterfully weaves together themes of betrayal, deception, and moral ambiguity, exploring the human cost of espionage.
The story delves into the lives of various characters, each with their own motivations and secrets, creating a suspenseful and thought-provoking narrative.
The novel's detailed descriptions of Hong Kong and its portrayal of the waning days of the American presence in Vietnam add depth and historical context.
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Rory Stewart for its descriptions of Hong Kong in the 70s and the end of the American involvement in Vietnam.
Rory Stewart for its descriptions of Hong Kong in the 70s and the end of the American involvement in Vietnam.
45. Question Time: BBC impartiality, books vs. newspapers, and Stewart spoofery
