Spy Story (31)

Spy Story (31)
By Len Deighton

The story of Patrick Armstrong.. but you were well into the book before you learn his name. He works at a 'war games' section of govt. But we learn that he, nor many of the other people around him are quite what they seem. From his friend Ferdy, to his boss the Col. from USA. The book sort of draws you in.. you learn things in bits and pieces.. often to figure out important parts after they have happened.. And much like leCarre the point is something that is happening in the background of the story.
It is interesting to look at the ending and see their reasoning on why German could not be reunited and how if they did it would lead to the end of western civizilation.. the thing that all these writers missed in the 60's & 70's was the idea that the Soviet Union would crumble and impolde.. nobody saw that one coming... even after the fact it is hard to believe it happened... :)