The Spy Who Came in from the Cold
John le Carré
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The Spy Who Came in from the Cold
Published
1975
Publisher
Trubka mira
Pages
240
Description
*The Spy Who Came in from the Cold* is a 1963 Cold War spy novel by the British author John le Carré. It depicts Alec Leamas, a British intelligence officer, being sent to East Germany as a faux defector to sow disinformation about a powerful East German intelligence officer. It serves as a sequel to le Carré's previous novels *Call for the Dead* and *A Murder of Quality,* which also featured the fictitious British intelligence organisation, "The Circus", and its agents George Smiley and Peter Guillam.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Spy Who Came in from the Cold?
This edition of The Spy Who Came in from the Cold has approximately 240 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The Spy Who Came in from the Cold?
For most readers, The Spy Who Came in from the Cold typically takes between 5h 0m and 3h 20m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 60,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 0m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 60,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The Spy Who Came in from the Cold?
The estimated word count for The Spy Who Came in from the Cold is approximately 60,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The Spy Who Came in from the Cold?
The Spy Who Came in from the Cold was written by John le Carré.
When was The Spy Who Came in from the Cold published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1975. The original work may have been published on a different date.