#83 in Thriller
The Constant Gardener
- 557
- Pages
- about 10 h
- Reading time
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About the book
The Constant Gardener is a 2001 novel by British author John le Carré. The novel tells the story of Justin Quayle, a British diplomat whose activist wife is murdered. Believing there is something behind the murder, he seeks to uncover the truth and finds an international conspiracy of corrupt bureaucracy and pharmaceutical money.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 7.5 across 61 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 25% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Thriller average of 7.6. That is how 7.6 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 9.0 | 6 | 10% |
| Hardcover | 7.4 | 55 | 90% |
Frequently asked
What is The Constant Gardener rated?
7.6 out of 10, from 61 reader ratings across 2 independent sources.
Is The Constant Gardener worth reading?
Readers give it 7.6/10 from 61 ratings, which puts it ahead of 59 % of the Thriller shelf.
How long does it take to read The Constant Gardener?
About 10 hours at an average reading pace — 557 pages.
Where does The Constant Gardener rank?
#83 in Thriller on the current snapshot.
How long is The Constant Gardener?
It has 557 pages — longer than 91% of the ranked books in Thriller.
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