Le Carré John is a British author and novelist who is best known for his espionage and thriller novels.
Born in 1931 in Poole, Dorset
Worked for British intelligence agency MI6 in the 1950s and 1960s
Published his first novel, 'Call for the Dead', in 1961
His most famous works include 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy' and 'The Spy Who Came in from the Cold'
Has won various literary awards throughout his career, including the Goethe Medal and the Olof Palme Prize
Continues to write and publish novels to this day
Author of the James Bond series
Author of political and military thrillers
Author of spy and espionage thrillers
A novel about a retired spy who is brought back to investigate a Soviet mole in MI6
A novel about a British spy who pretends to defect to East Germany during the Cold War
A novel about retired spy George Smiley investigating the death of a former Soviet agent
Le Carré John's writing style is often characterized as being slow-paced but intelligent, with a focus on character development and political themes.
Le Carré John's most famous book is 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy'.
Yes, Le Carré John has won various literary awards throughout his career, including the Goethe Medal and the Olof Palme Prize.
No, Le Carré John's work is typically more grounded and realistic than James Bond.
Yes, Le Carré John's work has been adapted multiple times for film and television, including 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy', 'The Spy Who Came in from the Cold', and 'The Night Manager'.