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John le Carré
ISBN 9780241321935
Rs. 800
Penguin Classics
Absolute Friends
Who it's for: Readers of literary espionage fiction and political thrillers
Absolute Friends traces the intertwined lives of Ted Mundy, a former British spy, and Sasha, a German idealist, over several decades. Their enduring friendship is tested by shifting political landscapes, from the Cold War to the post-9/11 era, revealing the compromises and betrayals inherent in geopolitical power structures and the erosion of their youthful ideals.Why You Should Read? Examines loyalty, idealism, and profound disillusionment. Offers a critical view of modern global politics. Blends deep character study with espionage intrigue.
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- Spans from the Cold War to the post-9/11 era
- Focuses on the friendship between a British spy and a German idealist
- Examines loyalty, idealism, and disillusionment
- Offers a critical view of modern global politics
- Blends deep character study with espionage intrigue
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Questions about this book
What is the book about?
It traces the intertwined lives of Ted Mundy, a former British spy, and Sasha, a German idealist, over several decades, focusing on their friendship and how it is tested by shifting political landscapes.
What time period does it cover?
The story spans from the Cold War to the post-9/11 era.
What themes does it explore?
It examines loyalty, idealism, and profound disillusionment, offering a critical view of modern global politics.
Is it a spy novel?
It blends deep character study with espionage intrigue, so it has elements of a spy novel but focuses more on the characters' personal and political journeys.