2026 Reading Challenge

The Karla Trilogy by John le Carré

3 primary works • 4 total works
In John le Carré's magnum opus, British spymaster George Smiley squares off against his Soviet nemesis, known only as Karla, on a global stage that has become a moral gray zone.

Book 1

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy
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4.06 · 105470 Ratings · 6370 Reviews · published 1974 · 55 editions
A modern classic in which John le Carré expertly c…

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    Book 2

    The Honourable Schoolboy
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    3.99     · 26164 Ratings · 1530 Reviews · published 1977 · 41 editions
    John le Carré's classic novels deftly navigate rea…

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    Book 3

    Smiley's People
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    4.29     · 42006 Ratings · 1492 Reviews · published 1979 · 237 editions
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    Book 1-3

    Three Complete Novels: Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy / The Honourable Schoolboy / Smiley's People
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    4.58     · 1566 Ratings · 66 Reviews · published 1982 · 27 editions
    Three complete, previously-issued novels, each a t…

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