A Private Spy: The Letters of John le Carré - John le Carré Audiobook

Written by John le Carré
Read by David Harewood, Florence Pugh
Format: MP3
Bitrate: 64 Kbps
Unabridged

· Tim Cornwell - Editor

Publisher: Books on Tape
Release date: December 6, 2022
Duration: 16:14:14

An archive of letters written by the late John le Carré, giving readers access to the intimate thoughts of one of the greatest writers of our time.

The never-before-seen correspondences of John le Carré, one of the most important novelists of our generation, are collected in this beautiful volume. During his lifetime, le Carré wrote numerous letters to writers, spies, politicians, artists, actors and public figures. This collection is a treasure trove, revealing the late author’s humour, generosity, and wit—a side of him many readers have not previously seen.

“A dual-narrator approach is used to present this collection of letters from John le Carré, who is known for his iconic spy thrillers. Books weren’t the only thing le Carré produced; throughout his lifetime he consistently wrote letters–to friends, fans, family, acquaintances, and others. The dual narration works wonderfully. Florence Pugh usually serves to offer up interludes explaining a reference or person, while David Harewood narrates the letters in a comfortable yet formal tone. Fans of le Carré, or good writing in general, will enjoy this. And since the work doesn’t go too far into the weeds about plot points, nonreaders will also glean something from the letters. Overall, the author’s heartfelt words and sentiments will wash over listeners, thanks to the audiobook’s structure and narration.”—AudioFile