Having never read the novel, seen the '70s TV miniseries, nor the 2011 film, I was at a distinct disadvantage reading Fisher's essay "Smiley's Game: Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy". The short version is: the novel was the best, the '79 miniseries was a good interpretation, and the 2011 movie just tried too hard to be "'70s". Had I any familiarity with these media, I might have enjoyed it more. Alas . . .
— Apr 28, 2020 03:54PM
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