Agent Running in the Field by John Le Carré

Agent Running in the Field by John Le Carré

If I am still writing reviews when I’m 88 years old, then please give me a high-five…

You have to admire John Le Carré for still writing, and you have to fully admire him for still keeping such a high standard. This is not another “cold war spy novel” but a novel that proves that John Le Carré is still sharp and on top of his game. 

Here is Nat, in his mid 40s, semi-retired but still working for the British Secret Intelligence Service. He and his wife Prue, a human rights lawyer, have been around the world for the Service. Nat enjoys a game of badminton to take his mind of the modern, political spy game of today. Of course, in classic British fashion, Nat is also a member of a private club and kind of sticks to himself. 

Enter Ed, an awkward 20-something, challenging Nat to a game of badminton. The game turns into a series of matches. After each match the two of them have a drink at the club, where Ed fumes about his job, Brexit, Trump, EU, etc. Nat listens to the rants of “there will always be an England…” and sometimes puzzles over them, but he is also preoccupied by work where he is coordinating a huge operation around a Russian oligarch - an operation which will have unexpected consequences for both Nat and Ed…

Another well-written and thoroughly enjoyable book by John Le Carré who once again proves his talents as a master storyteller. 

Pick it up if you liked…any one of the previous 25 books by John Le Carré

Happy reading!

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