Single and Single by John Carré Explored Part 2
08/27/23 • 54 min
In this episode we continue our look at John le Carré’s 1999 novel, Single and Single.
Returning to discuss the book is espionage and nonfiction author Adam Brookes.
We discuss Adam’s interactions with shady Russians in the 90’s, why le Carré just can’t quit Russia, and that wild ending. Plus, is there such a thing as Chekhov’s Motorcycle?
All that and more in this episode.
The full interview with le Carré for the Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy DVD release – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89FHIGL3N54
My interview with Adam for Spybrary – https://spybrary.com/conversation-with-spy-author-adam-brookes/
Adam’s Website – https://www.adambrookes.com/
Adam’s Twitter – https://twitter.com/AdamBrookesWord
Adam’s spy trilogy – Night Heron, Spy Games, The Spy’s Daughter – https://www.adambrookes.com/philip-mangan-series
Fragile Cargo: China’s Wartime Race to Save the Treasures of the Forbidden City –
US – https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Fragile-Cargo/Adam-Brookes/9781982149291
UK – https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/441577/fragile-cargo-by-brookes-adam/9781784743796
Jeff’s site – SpyWrite.com
Jeff’s twitter – @spywrite
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In this episode we continue our look at John le Carré’s 1999 novel, Single and Single.
Returning to discuss the book is espionage and nonfiction author Adam Brookes.
We discuss Adam’s interactions with shady Russians in the 90’s, why le Carré just can’t quit Russia, and that wild ending. Plus, is there such a thing as Chekhov’s Motorcycle?
All that and more in this episode.
The full interview with le Carré for the Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy DVD release – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89FHIGL3N54
My interview with Adam for Spybrary – https://spybrary.com/conversation-with-spy-author-adam-brookes/
Adam’s Website – https://www.adambrookes.com/
Adam’s Twitter – https://twitter.com/AdamBrookesWord
Adam’s spy trilogy – Night Heron, Spy Games, The Spy’s Daughter – https://www.adambrookes.com/philip-mangan-series
Fragile Cargo: China’s Wartime Race to Save the Treasures of the Forbidden City –
US – https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Fragile-Cargo/Adam-Brookes/9781982149291
UK – https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/441577/fragile-cargo-by-brookes-adam/9781784743796
Jeff’s site – SpyWrite.com
Jeff’s twitter – @spywrite
Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Spotify RSS Feed
Previous Episode
Single and Single by John Carré Explored Part 1
In this episode we look at John le Carré’s 1999 novel, SIngle and Single.
Joining me to discuss the book is espionage and nonfiction author Adam Brookes.
We discuss Adam’s first encounters with le Carré, the British boarding school system and tropes seen in le Carré’s female characters? Plus, whether the first chapter of the book makes the book worth reading?
All that and more in this episode.
The Big Con by David Maurer – https://www.amazon.com/Big-Story-Confidence-Man/dp/0385495382
My interview with Adam for Spybrary – https://spybrary.com/conversation-with-spy-author-adam-brookes/
Adam’s Website – https://www.adambrookes.com/
Adam’s Twitter – https://twitter.com/AdamBrookesWord
Adam’s spy trilogy – Night Heron, Spy Games, The Spy’s Daughter – https://www.adambrookes.com/philip-mangan-series
Fragile Cargo: China’s Wartime Race to Save the Treasures of the Forbidden City –
US – https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Fragile-Cargo/Adam-Brookes/9781982149291
UK – https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/441577/fragile-cargo-by-brookes-adam/9781784743796
Jeff’s site – SpyWrite.com
Jeff’s twitter – @spywrite
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A Private Spy: The letters of John Carré Explored Part 1
We’ll be taking a three part look at A Private Spy: The letters of John le Carré edited by Tim Cornwell. In this episode we’ll be talking about what we learned about le Carré’s personal life.
Returning to the podcast to discuss the book is living le Carré encyclopedia Matthew Bradford.
We discuss whether the first letter in the book was the inspiration for Harry Potter, le Carré’s relationship with his step-mother, and his increased guardedness in letters later in life. Plus, the most “le Carré and his dogs” talk than has ever happened anywhere else before!
All that and more in this episode.
Come back in two weeks for our look at his professional life.
Matthew’s twitter – @doubleosection
Matthew’s Website – Double O Section
Jeff’s site – SpyWrite.com
Jeff’s twitter – @spywrite
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