The Spy Who Came In From The Cold

Just finished this book and really enjoyed it. I don't read that many spy novels, and the traditionally complicated plot may be one reason for that. The multiple twists and turns meant that it was difficult to keep track of who was on which side. However, this didn't diminish from the book, it just means I will be able to read it again (several more times) to properly understand it. It was very well written and kept me enthralled right to the last page. The idea of a person wearing an act so long that it actually becomes part of who they are is fascinating, and when your life depends on your ability to uphold this act, it becomes more and more ingrained in your personality. Humans are very good at adapting to all number of horrible conditions, which we must tolerate in order to survive, and this book showcases a few ways in which this can happen.