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ABOUT
An expat living on the wrong side of The Pond.
This is a glass jar to keep thoughts, daydreams, anecdotes and casual observations on life.
Rambling it may be, but all ramblings ultimately lead somewhere.
MY PICK
OF THE MONTH
Set, and published during the Cold War, this is one of the more accurate portrayals of both the Intelligence Services and the officers in the Field. The story line is complex, but precise. Allowing readers to see both sides of the same coin, spanning the East and West. It acts as a sequel to two of Le Carré's earlier works. Arguably, it has one of the best lines in modern literature. A fact that Hugh Laurie agrees to.
If you want the amoral grit, grime, and down-and-out realities of Field work during the Cold War, this book is a must. Easily one of my favorite La Carré novels, which seems to improve each time I read it.