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The Little Drummer Girl

Book • 1983
The Little Drummer Girl is a spy novel by John le Carré, published in 1983.

It follows the story of Charlie, a young English actress who is manipulated by Israeli intelligence to infiltrate a Palestinian terrorist group.

The novel explores themes of morality and justice in a deeply atmospheric and haunting narrative.

Set in the Middle East in 1979, it remains relevant today for its powerful examination of complex allegiances and deception.

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Christine Rosen
as the basis for a good adaptation, in which Florence Pugh played a very important ally to Israel.
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Five For Bombing
Mentioned by Speaker 1 as a John Le Carré book adapted into an HBO series.
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Mentioned by the author in the context of complaining about people believing his, quote, rice bowl was broken.
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David McCloskey
as an example of a spy novel where the relationship between the asset and the handler is central to the story.
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