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Do I need to read the other 2 proceeding books first?

Galen You don't have to, but it helps to have read at least Call for the Dead, which introduces George Smiley and Peter Guillam, and gives some background f…moreYou don't have to, but it helps to have read at least Call for the Dead, which introduces George Smiley and Peter Guillam, and gives some background for the German setting in which this book takes place. It also references a few events from Call for the Dead. That said, it can be read as a standalone book. Though as mentioned by another, it would help to have some exposure to LeCarre's writing style; This is one of his two masterpieces, and I would recommend reading it for all it's worth to get the most out of it.(less)

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