Constant Gardener Books

Pros: le Carré's mastery of the form.
Cons: some anglophobes may find the depth of the BritSpeak off-putting (bloody idiots)

Some men consider themselves "a man's man" - whatever that means.* On the other hand, Justin Quayle might have considered himself "a stereotype's stereotype." Well, perhaps he hadn't noticed it; though everyone around him thought him such. Some cited the ...

Pros: A brilliant intellectually and morally committed novel.
Cons: Only a rich, well connected man would be able to act as Quayle acts.

In the heart of England there is a closed world, and you enter it only through the door marked Pull: you cannot push your way into it however rich and powerful you may make yourself. Born into it, you proceed through private school, public school, ...

Pros: A very stimulating read revealing deep characters
Cons: post-colonialism in Africa

If you have read any of John Le Carre's previous books such as "The Spy Who Came in From the Cold," you will know that he is one of the best contemporary literary minds. Or at least, he can be placed among the elite group of great thriller...

Pros: well researched, and carefully crafted
Cons: pace slackens on occasion, weak ending

John Le Carre is the acknowledged master of the spy novel, with bestsellers such as 'The Spy Who Came In From The Cold' and the George Smiley series. He has always researched his books extensively, and his characters offer an insight into the mindset of...

Pros: An expose of the ethics, or lack there of, of many major world players.
Cons: Much of it rings all too true!

LeCarre has produced what might be his best novel since The Spy Who Came in From the Cold with his newest story, The Constant Gardener. Once again, LeCarre tackles social, political, and ethical issues while weaving a well-crafted story...

Pros: Typical John Le Carre
Cons: Too much confusion in character recognition.

John Le Carre's latest book "The Constant Gardener" happened to fall into my hands and I gave it a brave try. Generally, I am not one of this author's great fans. As in some of his other books, I find that there is too much see-sawing between...

Pros: well developed characters and plot, sentimental without being sappy
Cons: lots of British government stuff

I saw the movie before I read this book, and I'm not sure what I would recommend as far as order if you're planning on viewing both. There are definitely some significant differences between the two, although the major plot is still the same. The ...