The Constant Gardener

John le Carré


Doreen had always been put off by this writer's spy themes so this was the first book of his that she'd read. She found it very good, in fact a "thumping good read". Even though there are a few spies present, the main characters are not. It is about corruption - a scandal in the pharmaceutical industry - and is set in Africa. It is told in retrospect after you are told at the start that one of the main characters is dead. An engaging and interesting book, recommended.
Doreen 11/12/05
Gill found this well-written and enjoyable.
Gill 15/1/06
Overlong.
Christine 15/1/06

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