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'His life was one of fantasy': How John le Carré's spy novels were shaped by his con-man father
- Publication
- BBC
- Author
- Fiona Macdonald
- Published
- June 22, 2026
- BS Score
- 39.64%
- Analysis source
- gemini
'His life was one of fantasy': How John le Carré's spy novels were shaped by his con-man father - gemini analysis on antibsmachine.
Top detected reasoning patterns
- Post Hoc (False Cause): 18.9%
- Negativity Bias: 11.8%
- Framing Effect: 9.9%
- Anecdotal: 8.6%
- Confirmation Bias: 7.8%
- Halo Effect: 7.6%
Topics
Books, Literature, History, Features, Spy Fiction
Keywords
John Le Carre, David Cornwell, Spy Novels, Ronnie Cornwell, George Smiley, Mi5, Mi6, Cold War